Zeph and Roshel had equal amount of money. Zeph spent
12 of his money on a shirt while Roshel spent
35 of her money on a jacket. Given that Roshel spent $13 more than Zeph, how much did Zeph have at first?
| |
Zeph |
Roshel |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Zeph and Roshel had at first is the same. Make the amount that Zeph and Roshel had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Roshel spent more than Zeph
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 13
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 13
= $130
Answer(s): $130
