Jack and Esther had equal amount of money. Jack spent
12 of his money on a shirt while Esther spent
34 of her money on a blazer. Given that Esther spent $6 more than Jack, how much did Jack have at first?
| |
Jack |
Esther |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Jack and Esther had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jack and Esther had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Esther spent more than Jack
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 6
Amount that Jack had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= $24
Answer(s): $24
