16 of Bryan's money is equal to
34 of Adam's money.
Bryan has $270.
- 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 1 and 3.
LCM of 1 and 3 = 3
1 x 36 x 3 of Bryan's money =
3 x 14 x 1 of Adam's money
318 of Bryan's money =
34 of Adam's money
Amount that Bryan has = 18 u
Amount that Adam has = 4 u
18 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 18 = 15
Amount that Adam has
= 4 u
= 4 x 15
= $60
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam
= 18 u - 4 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 15
= $210
(c)
Amount that they have altogether
= 18 u + 4 u
= 22 u
= 22 x 15
= $330
Answer(s): (a) $60; (b) $210; (c) $330