Emma and Perry had the same amount of savings at first. Then Emma spent
14 of her savings and Perry spent
45 of his savings. If Emma spent $1496 less than Perry, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Emma |
Perry |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x4 =
- 16 u |
| After |
15 u |
4 u |
The amount that Emma and Perry had at first is the same. Make the amount that Emma and Perry each had the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Emma spent less than Perry
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1496
1 u = 1496 ÷ 11 = 136
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 136
= $2720
Answer(s): $2720
