Hilda and Henry had the same amount of savings at first. Then Hilda spent
18 of her savings and Henry spent
56 of his savings. If Hilda spent $1377 less than Henry, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Hilda |
Henry |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x4 =
- 20 u |
| After |
21 u |
4 u |
The amount that Hilda and Henry had at first is the same. Make the amount that Hilda and Henry each had the same. LCM of 8 and 6 is 24.
Amount that Hilda spent less than Henry
= 20 u - 3 u
= 17 u
17 u = 1377
1 u = 1377 ÷ 17 = 81
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 81
= $1944
Answer(s): $1944
