35 of Bryan's money is equal to
56 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $125.
- 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 3 and 5.
LCM of 3 and 5 = 15
3 x 55 x 5 of Bryan's money =
5 x 36 x 3 of Adam's money
1525 of Bryan's money =
1518 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 25 u
Amount that Adam has = 18 u
25 u = 125
1 u = 125 ÷ 25 = 5
Amount that Adam has
= 18 u
= 18 x 5
= $90
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 25 u - 18 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 25 u + 18 u
= 43 u
= 43 x 5
= $215
Answer(s): (a) $90; (b) $35; (c) $215