Vanessa and Dylan had the same amount of savings at first. Then Vanessa spent
15 of her savings and Dylan spent
23 of his savings. If Vanessa spent $1407 less than Dylan, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Vanessa |
Dylan |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
12 u |
5 u |
The amount that Vanessa and Dylan had at first is the same. Make the amount that Vanessa and Dylan each had the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
Amount that Vanessa spent less than Dylan
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1407
1 u = 1407 ÷ 7 = 201
Amount that each of them had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 201
= $3015
Answer(s): $3015
