Linda and Charlie had the same amount of savings at first. Then Linda spent
14 of her savings and Charlie spent
56 of his savings. If Linda spent $1799 less than Charlie, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Linda |
Charlie |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x2 =
- 10 u |
| After |
9 u |
2 u |
The amount that Linda and Charlie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Linda and Charlie each had the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Linda spent less than Charlie
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1799
1 u = 1799 ÷ 7 = 257
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 257
= $3084
Answer(s): $3084
