27 of Bryan's money is equal to
58 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $175.
- 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 5.
LCM of 2 and 5 = 10
2 x 57 x 5 of Bryan's money =
5 x 28 x 2 of Adam's money
1035 of Bryan's money =
1016 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 35 u
Amount that Adam has = 16 u
35 u = 175
1 u = 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Adam has
= 16 u
= 16 x 5
= $80
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 35 u - 16 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 5
= $95
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 35 u + 16 u
= 51 u
= 51 x 5
= $255
Answer(s): (a) $80; (b) $95; (c) $255