Simon and Opal had equal amount of money. Simon spent
12 of his money on a jacket while Opal spent
34 of her money on a coat. Given that Opal spent $16 more than Simon, how much did Simon have at first?
| |
Simon |
Opal |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Simon and Opal had at first is the same. Make the amount that Simon and Opal had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Opal spent more than Simon
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 16
Amount that Simon had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= $64
Answer(s): $64
