Hilda and Jeremy had the same amount of savings at first. Then Hilda spent
18 of her savings and Jeremy spent
23 of his savings. If Hilda spent $1118 less than Jeremy, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Hilda |
Jeremy |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
3x8 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
21 u |
8 u |
The amount that Hilda and Jeremy had at first is the same. Make the amount that Hilda and Jeremy each had the same. LCM of 8 and 3 is 24.
Amount that Hilda spent less than Jeremy
= 16 u - 3 u
= 13 u
13 u = 1118
1 u = 1118 ÷ 13 = 86
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 86
= $2064
Answer(s): $2064
