Natalie and Zane had the same amount of savings at first. Then Natalie spent
17 of her savings and Zane spent
56 of his savings. If Natalie spent $1102 less than Zane, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Natalie |
Zane |
| Before |
7x6 =
42 u |
6x7 =
42 u |
| Change |
1x6 =
- 6 u |
5x7 =
- 35 u |
| After |
36 u |
7 u |
The amount that Natalie and Zane had at first is the same. Make the amount that Natalie and Zane each had the same. LCM of 7 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Natalie spent less than Zane
= 35 u - 6 u
= 29 u
29 u = 1102
1 u = 1102 ÷ 29 = 38
Amount that each of them had at first
= 42 u
= 42 x 38
= $1596
Answer(s): $1596
