Gem and Liam had the same amount of savings at first. Then Gem spent
16 of her savings and Liam spent
34 of his savings. If Gem spent $1351 less than Liam, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Gem |
Liam |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Gem and Liam had at first is the same. Make the amount that Gem and Liam each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Gem spent less than Liam
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1351
1 u = 1351 ÷ 7 = 193
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 193
= $2316
Answer(s): $2316
