Simon and Fiona had equal amount of money. Simon spent
12 of his money on a windbreaker while Fiona spent
23 of her money on a jumpsuit. Given that Fiona spent $4 more than Simon, how much did Simon have at first?
| |
Simon |
Fiona |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Simon and Fiona had at first is the same. Make the amount that Simon and Fiona had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Fiona spent more than Simon
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 4
Amount that Simon had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 4
= $24
Answer(s): $24
