Vaidev and Gillian had equal amount of money. Vaidev spent
12 of his money on a skirt while Gillian spent
34 of her money on a jumpsuit. Given that Gillian spent $9 more than Vaidev, how much did Vaidev have at first?
| |
Vaidev |
Gillian |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Vaidev and Gillian had at first is the same. Make the amount that Vaidev and Gillian had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Gillian spent more than Vaidev
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 9
Amount that Vaidev had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= $36
Answer(s): $36
