Harry and Jane had equal amount of money. Harry spent
12 of his money on a vest while Jane spent
34 of her money on a jacket. Given that Jane spent $4 more than Harry, how much did Harry have at first?
| |
Harry |
Jane |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Harry and Jane had at first is the same. Make the amount that Harry and Jane had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Jane spent more than Harry
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 4
Amount that Harry had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 4
= $16
Answer(s): $16
