27 of Bryan's money is equal to
35 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $252.
- 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 2 and 3.
LCM of 2 and 3 = 6
2 x 37 x 3 of Bryan's money =
3 x 25 x 2 of Adam's money
621 of Bryan's money =
610 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 21 u
Amount that Adam has = 10 u
21 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 21 = 12
Amount that Adam has
= 10 u
= 10 x 12
= $120
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 21 u - 10 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 12
= $132
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 21 u + 10 u
= 31 u
= 31 x 12
= $372
Answer(s): (a) $120; (b) $132; (c) $372
