Gem and Glen went shopping with a total of $204. After Gem spent
25 of her money and Glen spent
34 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Gem |
Glen |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
$204 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The amount that Gem and Glen each had in the end is the same. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Total amount that Gem and Glen had at first
= 5 u + 12 u
= 17 u
17 u = 204
1 u = 204 ÷ 17 = 12
Total amount that Gem and Glen spent
= 2 u + 9 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 12
= $132
Answer(s): $132
