Esther and Carl had the same amount of savings at first. Then Esther spent
14 of her savings and Carl spent
23 of his savings. If Esther spent $1705 less than Carl, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Esther |
Carl |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Esther and Carl had at first is the same. Make the amount that Esther and Carl each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Esther spent less than Carl
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1705
1 u = 1705 ÷ 5 = 341
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 341
= $4092
Answer(s): $4092
