Joelle and Luis had the same amount of savings at first. Then Joelle spent
14 of her savings and Luis spent
56 of his savings. If Joelle spent $1743 less than Luis, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Joelle |
Luis |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x2 =
- 10 u |
| After |
9 u |
2 u |
The amount that Joelle and Luis had at first is the same. Make the amount that Joelle and Luis each had the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Joelle spent less than Luis
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1743
1 u = 1743 ÷ 7 = 249
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 249
= $2988
Answer(s): $2988
