Vanessa and Daniel had the same amount of savings at first. Then Vanessa spent
15 of her savings and Daniel spent
34 of his savings. If Vanessa spent $594 less than Daniel, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Vanessa |
Daniel |
| Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x4 =
- 4 u |
3x5 =
- 15 u |
| After |
16 u |
5 u |
The amount that Vanessa and Daniel had at first is the same. Make the amount that Vanessa and Daniel each had the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Vanessa spent less than Daniel
= 15 u - 4 u
= 11 u
11 u = 594
1 u = 594 ÷ 11 = 54
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 54
= $1080
Answer(s): $1080
