16 of Adam's money is equal to
29 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $168.
- 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 19 x 1 of Bryan's money
212 of Adam's money =
29 of Bryan's money
Amount that Adam has = 12 u
Amount that Bryan has = 9 u
12 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 12 = 14
Amount that Bryan has
= 9 u
= 9 x 14
= $126
(b)
Amount that Adam has more than Bryan
= 12 u - 9 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 14
= $42
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 12 u + 9 u
= 21 u
= 21 x 14
= $294
Answer(s): (a) $126; (b) $42; (c) $294