Bobby and Elyse had equal amount of money. Bobby spent
12 of his money on a vest while Elyse spent
34 of her money on a coat. Given that Elyse spent $6 more than Bobby, how much did Bobby have at first?
| |
Bobby |
Elyse |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Bobby and Elyse had at first is the same. Make the amount that Bobby and Elyse had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Elyse spent more than Bobby
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 6
Amount that Bobby had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= $24
Answer(s): $24
