Julie and Vaidev went shopping with a total of $184. After Julie spent
37 of her money and Vaidev spent
34 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
|
Julie |
Vaidev |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
4x4 = 16 u |
$184 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
|
After |
4 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
|
The amount that Julie and Vaidev 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 Julie and Vaidev had at first
= 7 u + 16 u
= 23 u
23 u = 184
1 u = 184 ÷ 23 = 8
Total amount that Julie and Vaidev spent
= 3 u + 12 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 8
= $120
Answer(s): $120