Julie and Tom had the same amount of savings at first. Then Julie spent
14 of her savings and Tom spent
56 of his savings. If Julie spent $1638 less than Tom, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Julie |
Tom |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x2 =
- 10 u |
| After |
9 u |
2 u |
The amount that Julie and Tom had at first is the same. Make the amount that Julie and Tom each had the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Julie spent less than Tom
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1638
1 u = 1638 ÷ 7 = 234
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 234
= $2808
Answer(s): $2808
