Yen and Harry had the same amount of savings at first. Then Yen spent
18 of her savings and Harry spent
45 of his savings. If Yen spent $1080 less than Harry, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Yen |
Harry |
| Before |
8x5 =
40 u |
5x8 =
40 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x8 =
- 32 u |
| After |
35 u |
8 u |
The amount that Yen and Harry had at first is the same. Make the amount that Yen and Harry each had the same. LCM of 8 and 5 is 40.
Amount that Yen spent less than Harry
= 32 u - 5 u
= 27 u
27 u = 1080
1 u = 1080 ÷ 27 = 40
Amount that each of them had at first
= 40 u
= 40 x 40
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
