Henry and Julie had equal amount of money. Henry spent
12 of his money on a jumpsuit while Julie spent
35 of her money on a skirt. Given that Julie spent $19 more than Henry, how much did Henry have at first?
| |
Henry |
Julie |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Henry and Julie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Henry and Julie had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Julie spent more than Henry
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 19
Amount that Henry had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 19
= $190
Answer(s): $190
