Shannon and George had the same amount of savings at first. Then Shannon spent
16 of her savings and George spent
34 of his savings. If Shannon spent $805 less than George, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Shannon |
George |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x2 =
- 2 u |
3x3 =
- 9 u |
| After |
10 u |
3 u |
The amount that Shannon and George had at first is the same. Make the amount that Shannon and George each had the same. LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Shannon spent less than George
= 9 u - 2 u
= 7 u
7 u = 805
1 u = 805 ÷ 7 = 115
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 115
= $1380
Answer(s): $1380
