56 of Adam's money is equal to
23 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $60.
- How much does Bryan have?
- How much does Bryan have more than Adam?
- How much do they have altogether?
(a)
Make the numerators the same.
56 of Adam's money =
23 of Bryan's money
5 x 26 x 2 of Adam's money =
2 x 53 x 5 of Bryan's money
1012 of Adam's money =
1015 of Bryan's money
12 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 12 = 5
Amount that Bryan has
= 15 u
= 15 x 5
= $75
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 15 u - 12 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= $15
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 12 u + 15 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 5
= $135
Answer(s): (a) $75; (b) $15; (c) $135