12 of Bryan's money is equal to
34 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $264.
- 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 1 and 3.
LCM of 1 and 3 = 3
1 x 32 x 3 of Bryan's money =
3 x 14 x 1 of Adam's money
36 of Bryan's money =
34 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 6 u
Amount that Adam has = 4 u
6 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 6 = 44
Amount that Adam has
= 4 u
= 4 x 44
= $176
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 44
= $88
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 6 u + 4 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 44
= $440
Answer(s): (a) $176; (b) $88; (c) $440