Oliver and Vanessa had equal amount of money. Oliver spent
12 of his money on a jumpsuit while Vanessa spent
35 of her money on a skirt. Given that Vanessa spent $16 more than Oliver, how much did Oliver have at first?
| |
Oliver |
Vanessa |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Oliver and Vanessa had at first is the same. Make the amount that Oliver and Vanessa had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Vanessa spent more than Oliver
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 16
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 16
= $160
Answer(s): $160
