Zara and Ryan went shopping with a total of $187. After Zara spent
35 of her money and Ryan spent
56 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Zara |
Ryan |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
$187 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Zara and Ryan 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 Zara and Ryan had at first
= 5 u + 12 u
= 17 u
17 u = 187
1 u = 187 ÷ 17 = 11
Total amount that Zara and Ryan spent
= 3 u + 10 u
= 13 u
= 13 x 11
= $143
Answer(s): $143
