Jaslyn and Archie had the same amount of savings at first. Then Jaslyn spent
18 of her savings and Archie spent
23 of his savings. If Jaslyn spent $1924 less than Archie, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Jaslyn |
Archie |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
3x8 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
21 u |
8 u |
The amount that Jaslyn and Archie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jaslyn and Archie each had the same. LCM of 8 and 3 is 24.
Amount that Jaslyn spent less than Archie
= 16 u - 3 u
= 13 u
13 u = 1924
1 u = 1924 ÷ 13 = 148
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 148
= $3552
Answer(s): $3552
