25 of Adam's money is equal to
16 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $40.
- 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.
25 of Adam's money =
16 of Bryan's money
2 x 15 x 1 of Adam's money =
1 x 26 x 2 of Bryan's money
25 of Adam's money =
212 of Bryan's money
5 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Amount that Bryan has
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= $96
(b)
Amount that Adam has less than Bryan
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 5 u + 12 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 8
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $96; (b) $56; (c) $136
