Elyse and Harry went shopping with a total of $105. After Elyse spent
13 of her money and Harry spent
56 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Elyse |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
$105 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Elyse and Harry 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 Elyse and Harry had at first
= 3 u + 12 u
= 15 u
15 u = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 15 = 7
Total amount that Elyse and Harry spent
= 1 u + 10 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 7
= $77
Answer(s): $77
