Emma and Bryan went shopping with a total of $75. After Emma spent
37 of her money and Bryan spent
12 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Emma |
Bryan |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
2x4 =
8 u |
$75 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 1x4 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
4 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
The amount that Emma and Bryan each had in the end is the same. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 1 is 4.
Total amount that Emma and Bryan had at first
= 7 u + 8 u
= 15 u
15 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 15 = 5
Total amount that Emma and Bryan spent
= 3 u + 4 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): $35
