Rael and Xuan had equal amount of money. Rael spent
12 of his money on a coat while Xuan spent
35 of her money on a blazer. Given that Xuan spent $6 more than Rael, how much did Rael have at first?
| |
Rael |
Xuan |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Rael and Xuan had at first is the same. Make the amount that Rael and Xuan had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Xuan spent more than Rael
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 6
Amount that Rael had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= $60
Answer(s): $60
