Zara and Wesley had the same amount of savings at first. Then Zara spent
14 of her savings and Wesley spent
23 of his savings. If Zara spent $1040 less than Wesley, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Zara |
Wesley |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Zara and Wesley had at first is the same. Make the amount that Zara and Wesley each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Zara spent less than Wesley
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1040
1 u = 1040 ÷ 5 = 208
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 208
= $2496
Answer(s): $2496
