Henry and Fanny had equal amount of money. Henry spent
12 of his money on a vest while Fanny spent
34 of her money on a blouse. Given that Fanny spent $4 more than Henry, how much did Henry have at first?
|
Henry |
Fanny |
Before |
2x2 = 4 u |
4x1 = 4 u |
Change |
- 1x2 = - 2 u |
- 3x1 = - 3 u |
After |
1x2 = 2 u |
1x1 = 1 u |
The amount that Henry and Fanny had at first is the same. Make the amount that Henry and Fanny had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Fanny spent more than Henry
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 4
Amount that Henry had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 4
= $16
Answer(s): $16