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