Jeremy and Sabrina had equal amount of money. Jeremy spent
12 of his money on a sweater while Sabrina spent
35 of her money on a skirt. Given that Sabrina spent $4 more than Jeremy, how much did Jeremy have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Sabrina |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Jeremy and Sabrina had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jeremy and Sabrina had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Sabrina spent more than Jeremy
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 4
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 4
= $40
Answer(s): $40
