38 of Bryan's money is equal to
57 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $240.
- 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 3 and 5.
LCM of 3 and 5 = 15
3 x 58 x 5 of Bryan's money =
5 x 37 x 3 of Adam's money
1540 of Bryan's money =
1521 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 40 u
Amount that Adam has = 21 u
40 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 40 = 6
Amount that Adam has
= 21 u
= 21 x 6
= $126
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 40 u - 21 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 6
= $114
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 40 u + 21 u
= 61 u
= 61 x 6
= $366
Answer(s): (a) $126; (b) $114; (c) $366