Elyse and Henry had the same amount of savings at first. Then Elyse spent
14 of her savings and Henry spent
45 of his savings. If Elyse spent $1012 less than Henry, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Elyse |
Henry |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x4 =
- 16 u |
| After |
15 u |
4 u |
The amount that Elyse and Henry had at first is the same. Make the amount that Elyse and Henry each had the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Elyse spent less than Henry
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1012
1 u = 1012 ÷ 11 = 92
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 92
= $1840
Answer(s): $1840
