34 of Adam's money is equal to
59 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $60.
- How much does Bryan have?
- How much does Adam have less than Bryan?
- How much do they have altogether?
(a)
Make the numerators the same.
34 of Adam's money =
59 of Bryan's money
3 x 54 x 5 of Adam's money =
5 x 39 x 3 of Bryan's money
1520 of Adam's money =
1527 of Bryan's money
20 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 20 = 3
Amount that Bryan has
= 27 u
= 27 x 3
= $81
(b)
Amount that Adam has less than Bryan
= 27 u - 20 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= $21
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 20 u + 27 u
= 47 u
= 47 x 3
= $141
Answer(s): (a) $81; (b) $21; (c) $141