Usha and Elijah had the same amount of savings at first. Then Usha spent
18 of her savings and Elijah spent
23 of his savings. If Usha spent $949 less than Elijah, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Usha |
Elijah |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
3x8 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
21 u |
8 u |
The amount that Usha and Elijah had at first is the same. Make the amount that Usha and Elijah each had the same. LCM of 8 and 3 is 24.
Amount that Usha spent less than Elijah
= 16 u - 3 u
= 13 u
13 u = 949
1 u = 949 ÷ 13 = 73
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 73
= $1752
Answer(s): $1752
