59 of Bryan's money is equal to
34 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $162.
- How much does Adam have?
- How much does Bryan have more than Adam?
- How much do they have altogether?
(a)
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 5 and 3.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
5 x 39 x 3 of Bryan's money =
3 x 54 x 5 of Adam's money
1527 of Bryan's money =
1520 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 27 u
Amount that Adam has = 20 u
27 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 27 = 6
Amount that Adam has
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= $120
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 27 u - 20 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 6
= $42
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 27 u + 20 u
= 47 u
= 47 x 6
= $282
Answer(s): (a) $120; (b) $42; (c) $282