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