16 of Adam's money is equal to
23 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $252.
- How much does Bryan have?
- How much does Adam have more than Bryan?
- How much do they have altogether?
(a)
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 2.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
1 x 26 x 2 of Adam's money =
2 x 13 x 1 of Bryan's money
212 of Adam's money =
23 of Bryan's money
Amount that Adam has = 12 u
Amount that Bryan has = 3 u
12 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 12 = 21
Amount that Bryan has
= 3 u
= 3 x 21
= $63
(b)
Amount that Adam has more than Bryan
= 12 u - 3 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 12 u + 3 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 21
= $315
Answer(s): (a) $63; (b) $189; (c) $315