Winnie and David had the same amount of savings at first. Then Winnie spent
14 of her savings and David spent
23 of his savings. If Winnie spent $950 less than David, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Winnie |
David |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Winnie and David had at first is the same. Make the amount that Winnie and David each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Winnie spent less than David
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 950
1 u = 950 ÷ 5 = 190
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 190
= $2280
Answer(s): $2280
