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