Vanessa and Caden had the same amount of savings at first. Then Vanessa spent
16 of her savings and Caden spent
45 of his savings. If Vanessa spent $1216 less than Caden, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Vanessa |
Caden |
| Before |
6x5 =
30 u |
5x6 =
30 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x6 =
- 24 u |
| After |
25 u |
6 u |
The amount that Vanessa and Caden had at first is the same. Make the amount that Vanessa and Caden each had the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Amount that Vanessa spent less than Caden
= 24 u - 5 u
= 19 u
19 u = 1216
1 u = 1216 ÷ 19 = 64
Amount that each of them had at first
= 30 u
= 30 x 64
= $1920
Answer(s): $1920
