Nicole and Albert had the same amount of savings at first. Then Nicole spent
14 of her savings and Albert spent
23 of his savings. If Nicole spent $1595 less than Albert, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Nicole |
Albert |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Nicole and Albert had at first is the same. Make the amount that Nicole and Albert each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Nicole spent less than Albert
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1595
1 u = 1595 ÷ 5 = 319
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 319
= $3828
Answer(s): $3828
