Jean and Owen had the same amount of savings at first. Then Jean spent
18 of her savings and Owen spent
23 of his savings. If Jean spent $1235 less than Owen, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Jean |
Owen |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
3x8 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
21 u |
8 u |
The amount that Jean and Owen had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jean and Owen each had the same. LCM of 8 and 3 is 24.
Amount that Jean spent less than Owen
= 16 u - 3 u
= 13 u
13 u = 1235
1 u = 1235 ÷ 13 = 95
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 95
= $2280
Answer(s): $2280
