Ken and Fanny had equal amount of money. Ken spent
12 of his money on a blazer while Fanny spent
34 of her money on a jumpsuit. Given that Fanny spent $12 more than Ken, how much did Ken have at first?
| |
Ken |
Fanny |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Ken and Fanny had at first is the same. Make the amount that Ken and Fanny had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Fanny spent more than Ken
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 12
Amount that Ken had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= $48
Answer(s): $48
