Fanny and Tom had the same amount of savings at first. Then Fanny spent
15 of her savings and Tom spent
56 of his savings. If Fanny spent $684 less than Tom, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Fanny |
Tom |
| Before |
5x6 =
30 u |
6x5 =
30 u |
| Change |
1x6 =
- 6 u |
5x5 =
- 25 u |
| After |
24 u |
5 u |
The amount that Fanny and Tom had at first is the same. Make the amount that Fanny and Tom each had the same. LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Fanny spent less than Tom
= 25 u - 6 u
= 19 u
19 u = 684
1 u = 684 ÷ 19 = 36
Amount that each of them had at first
= 30 u
= 30 x 36
= $1080
Answer(s): $1080
