Owen and Natalie had equal amount of money. Owen spent
12 of his money on a skirt while Natalie spent
34 of her money on a sweater. Given that Natalie spent $10 more than Owen, how much did Owen have at first?
| |
Owen |
Natalie |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Owen and Natalie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Owen and Natalie had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Natalie spent more than Owen
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 10
Amount that Owen had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 10
= $40
Answer(s): $40
