Valen and Opal had equal amount of money. Valen spent
12 of his money on a jacket while Opal spent
23 of her money on a skirt. Given that Opal spent $12 more than Valen, how much did Valen have at first?
| |
Valen |
Opal |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Valen and Opal had at first is the same. Make the amount that Valen and Opal had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Opal spent more than Valen
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 12
Amount that Valen had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 12
= $72
Answer(s): $72
