Daniel and Betty had equal amount of money. Daniel spent
12 of his money on a dress while Betty spent
23 of her money on a coat. Given that Betty spent $15 more than Daniel, how much did Daniel have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Betty |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Daniel and Betty had at first is the same. Make the amount that Daniel and Betty had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Betty spent more than Daniel
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 15
Amount that Daniel had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 15
= $90
Answer(s): $90
