16 of Adam's money is equal to
45 of Bryan's money.
Adam has $240.
- 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 4.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
1 x 46 x 4 of Adam's money =
4 x 15 x 1 of Bryan's money
424 of Adam's money =
45 of Bryan's money
Amount that Adam has = 24 u
Amount that Bryan has = 5 u
24 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 24 = 10
Amount that Bryan has
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= $50
(b)
Amount that Adam has more than Bryan
= 24 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 10
= $190
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 24 u + 5 u
= 29 u
= 29 x 10
= $290
Answer(s): (a) $50; (b) $190; (c) $290