Joelle and Neave had the same amount of savings at first. Then Joelle spent
18 of her savings and Neave spent
56 of his savings. If Joelle spent $1734 less than Neave, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Joelle |
Neave |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x4 =
- 20 u |
| After |
21 u |
4 u |
The amount that Joelle and Neave had at first is the same. Make the amount that Joelle and Neave each had the same. LCM of 8 and 6 is 24.
Amount that Joelle spent less than Neave
= 20 u - 3 u
= 17 u
17 u = 1734
1 u = 1734 ÷ 17 = 102
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 102
= $2448
Answer(s): $2448
