Sabrina and Japheth had the same amount of savings at first. Then Sabrina spent
16 of her savings and Japheth spent
34 of his savings. If Sabrina spent $1778 less than Japheth, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Sabrina |
Japheth |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Sabrina and Japheth had at first is the same. Make the amount that Sabrina and Japheth each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Sabrina spent less than Japheth
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1778
1 u = 1778 ÷ 7 = 254
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 254
= $3048
Answer(s): $3048
