Ken and Hazel had equal amount of money. Ken spent
12 of his money on a windbreaker while Hazel spent
23 of her money on a blazer. Given that Hazel spent $19 more than Ken, how much did Ken have at first?
| |
Ken |
Hazel |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Ken and Hazel had at first is the same. Make the amount that Ken and Hazel had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Hazel spent more than Ken
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 19
Amount that Ken had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 19
= $114
Answer(s): $114
