Abi and Zeph went shopping with a total of $296. After Abi spent
27 of her money and Zeph spent
56 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Abi |
Zeph |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
6x5 =
30 u |
$296 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
5 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
The amount that Abi and Zeph each had in the end is the same. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Total amount that Abi and Zeph had at first
= 7 u + 30 u
= 37 u
37 u = 296
1 u = 296 ÷ 37 = 8
Total amount that Abi and Zeph spent
= 2 u + 25 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 8
= $216
Answer(s): $216
