Perry and Marion had equal amount of money. Perry spent
12 of his money on a sweater while Marion spent
23 of her money on a blouse. Given that Marion spent $3 more than Perry, how much did Perry have at first?
| |
Perry |
Marion |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Perry and Marion had at first is the same. Make the amount that Perry and Marion had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Marion spent more than Perry
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 3
Amount that Perry had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 3
= $18
Answer(s): $18
