Penelope and Cole had the same amount of savings at first. Then Penelope spent
16 of her savings and Cole spent
34 of his savings. If Penelope spent $1526 less than Cole, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Penelope |
Cole |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Penelope and Cole had at first is the same. Make the amount that Penelope and Cole each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Penelope spent less than Cole
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1526
1 u = 1526 ÷ 7 = 218
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 218
= $2616
Answer(s): $2616
