Brandon and Zara had equal amount of money. Brandon spent
12 of his money on a windbreaker while Zara spent
23 of her money on a skirt. Given that Zara spent $11 more than Brandon, how much did Brandon have at first?
| |
Brandon |
Zara |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Brandon and Zara had at first is the same. Make the amount that Brandon and Zara had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Zara spent more than Brandon
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 11
Amount that Brandon had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 11
= $66
Answer(s): $66
