17 of Adam's money is equal to
25 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $294.
- 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 27 x 2 of Adam's money =
2 x 15 x 1 of Bryan's money
214 of Adam's money =
25 of Bryan's money
Amount that Adam has = 14 u
Amount that Bryan has = 5 u
14 u = 294
1 u = 294 ÷ 14 = 21
Amount that Bryan has
= 5 u
= 5 x 21
= $105
(b)
Amount that Adam has more than Bryan
= 14 u - 5 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 14 u + 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 21
= $399
Answer(s): (a) $105; (b) $189; (c) $399