Elijah and Olivia had equal amount of money. Elijah spent
12 of his money on a shirt while Olivia spent
34 of her money on a blouse. Given that Olivia spent $5 more than Elijah, how much did Elijah have at first?
| |
Elijah |
Olivia |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Elijah and Olivia had at first is the same. Make the amount that Elijah and Olivia had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Olivia spent more than Elijah
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 5
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 5
= $20
Answer(s): $20
