Japheth and Wendy had equal amount of money. Japheth spent
12 of his money on a sweater while Wendy spent
23 of her money on a dress. Given that Wendy spent $10 more than Japheth, how much did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Wendy |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Japheth and Wendy had at first is the same. Make the amount that Japheth and Wendy had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Wendy spent more than Japheth
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 10
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 10
= $60
Answer(s): $60
