Luke and Linda had equal amount of money. Luke spent
12 of his money on a blazer while Linda spent
35 of her money on a skirt. Given that Linda spent $17 more than Luke, how much did Luke have at first?
| |
Luke |
Linda |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Luke and Linda had at first is the same. Make the amount that Luke and Linda had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Linda spent more than Luke
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 17
Amount that Luke had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 17
= $170
Answer(s): $170
