Gillian and John had the same amount of savings at first. Then Gillian spent
14 of her savings and John spent
45 of his savings. If Gillian spent $1254 less than John, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Gillian |
John |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x4 =
- 16 u |
| After |
15 u |
4 u |
The amount that Gillian and John had at first is the same. Make the amount that Gillian and John each had the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Gillian spent less than John
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1254
1 u = 1254 ÷ 11 = 114
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 114
= $2280
Answer(s): $2280
