Emma and Neave went shopping with a total of $132. After Emma spent
35 of her money and Neave spent
23 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Emma |
Neave |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
$132 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Emma and Neave each had in the end is the same. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Total amount that Emma and Neave had at first
= 5 u + 6 u
= 11 u
11 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 11 = 12
Total amount that Emma and Neave spent
= 3 u + 4 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= $84
Answer(s): $84
