Pamela and Asher went shopping with a total of $39. After Pamela spent
35 of her money and Asher spent
34 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Pamela |
Asher |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
$39 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Pamela and Asher 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 Pamela and Asher had at first
= 5 u + 8 u
= 13 u
13 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 13 = 3
Total amount that Pamela and Asher spent
= 3 u + 6 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= $27
Answer(s): $27
