Zane and Yen had equal amount of money. Zane spent
12 of his money on a coat while Yen spent
34 of her money on a sweater. Given that Yen spent $13 more than Zane, how much did Zane have at first?
| |
Zane |
Yen |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Zane and Yen had at first is the same. Make the amount that Zane and Yen had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Yen spent more than Zane
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 13
Amount that Zane had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 13
= $52
Answer(s): $52
