Anna and Ethan had the same amount of savings at first. Then Anna spent
16 of her savings and Ethan spent
34 of his savings. If Anna spent $1876 less than Ethan, how much did each of them have at first?
|
Anna |
Ethan |
Before |
6x2 = 12 u |
4x3 = 12 u |
Change |
1x2 = - 2 u |
3x3 = - 9 u |
After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Anna and Ethan had at first is the same. Make the amount that Anna and Ethan each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Anna spent less than Ethan
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1876
1 u = 1876 ÷ 7 = 268
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 268
= $3216
Answer(s): $3216