Jane and Jenson had the same amount of savings at first. Then Jane spent
16 of her savings and Jenson spent
34 of his savings. If Jane spent $553 less than Jenson, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Jane |
Jenson |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Jane and Jenson had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jane and Jenson each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Jane spent less than Jenson
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 553
1 u = 553 ÷ 7 = 79
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 79
= $948
Answer(s): $948
