Julie and Ivan had the same amount of savings at first. Then Julie spent
16 of her savings and Ivan spent
34 of his savings. If Julie spent $1071 less than Ivan, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Julie |
Ivan |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Julie and Ivan had at first is the same. Make the amount that Julie and Ivan each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Julie spent less than Ivan
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1071
1 u = 1071 ÷ 7 = 153
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 153
= $1836
Answer(s): $1836
