Pierre and Sarah had equal amount of money. Pierre spent
12 of his money on a windbreaker while Sarah spent
23 of her money on a vest. Given that Sarah spent $11 more than Pierre, how much did Pierre have at first?
|
Pierre |
Sarah |
Before |
2x3 = 6 u |
3x2 = 6 u |
Change |
- 1x3 = - 3 u |
- 2x2 = - 4 u |
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
1x2 = 2 u |
The amount that Pierre and Sarah had at first is the same. Make the amount that Pierre and Sarah had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Sarah spent more than Pierre
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 11
Amount that Pierre had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 11
= $66
Answer(s): $66