Jean and Cody went shopping with a total of $168. After Jean spent
25 of her money and Cody spent
23 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Jean |
Cody |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
$168 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The amount that Jean and Cody 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 Jean and Cody had at first
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
14 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 14 = 12
Total amount that Jean and Cody spent
= 2 u + 6 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 12
= $96
Answer(s): $96
