Irene and Jenson had the same amount of savings at first. Then Irene spent
14 of her savings and Jenson spent
23 of his savings. If Irene spent $1010 less than Jenson, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Irene |
Jenson |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Irene and Jenson had at first is the same. Make the amount that Irene and Jenson each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Irene spent less than Jenson
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1010
1 u = 1010 ÷ 5 = 202
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 202
= $2424
Answer(s): $2424
