Jeremy and Ivory had equal amount of money. Jeremy spent
12 of his money on a vest while Ivory spent
23 of her money on a sweater. Given that Ivory spent $14 more than Jeremy, how much did Jeremy have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Ivory |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Jeremy and Ivory had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jeremy and Ivory had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Ivory spent more than Jeremy
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 14
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 14
= $84
Answer(s): $84
