14 of Adam's money is equal to
23 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $248.
- 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 24 x 2 of Adam's money =
2 x 13 x 1 of Bryan's money
28 of Adam's money =
23 of Bryan's money
Amount that Adam has = 8 u
Amount that Bryan has = 3 u
8 u = 248
1 u = 248 ÷ 8 = 31
Amount that Bryan has
= 3 u
= 3 x 31
= $93
(b)
Amount that Adam has more than Bryan
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 31
= $155
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 8 u + 3 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 31
= $341
Answer(s): (a) $93; (b) $155; (c) $341