Linda and Billy had the same amount of savings at first. Then Linda spent
16 of her savings and Billy spent
34 of his savings. If Linda spent $1967 less than Billy, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Linda |
Billy |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Linda and Billy had at first is the same. Make the amount that Linda and Billy each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Linda spent less than Billy
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1967
1 u = 1967 ÷ 7 = 281
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 281
= $3372
Answer(s): $3372
