Perry and Jen had equal amount of money. Perry spent
12 of his money on a coat while Jen spent
35 of her money on a windbreaker. Given that Jen spent $15 more than Perry, how much did Perry have at first?
| |
Perry |
Jen |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Perry and Jen had at first is the same. Make the amount that Perry and Jen had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Jen spent more than Perry
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 15
Amount that Perry had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 15
= $150
Answer(s): $150
