Ian and Elyse had equal amount of money. Ian spent
12 of his money on a coat while Elyse spent
34 of her money on a shirt. Given that Elyse spent $8 more than Ian, how much did Ian have at first?
| |
Ian |
Elyse |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Ian and Elyse had at first is the same. Make the amount that Ian and Elyse had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Elyse spent more than Ian
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 8
Amount that Ian had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= $32
Answer(s): $32
