Caden and Julie had equal amount of money. Caden spent
12 of his money on a blouse while Julie spent
23 of her money on a jacket. Given that Julie spent $6 more than Caden, how much did Caden have at first?
|
Caden |
Julie |
Before |
2x3 = 6 u |
3x2 = 6 u |
Change |
- 1x3 = - 3 u |
- 2x2 = - 4 u |
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
1x2 = 2 u |
The amount that Caden and Julie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Caden and Julie had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Julie spent more than Caden
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 6
Amount that Caden had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 6
= $36
Answer(s): $36