Opal and Fabian had the same amount of savings at first. Then Opal spent
14 of her savings and Fabian spent
45 of his savings. If Opal spent $1859 less than Fabian, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Opal |
Fabian |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x5 =
- 5 u |
4x4 =
- 16 u |
| After |
15 u |
4 u |
The amount that Opal and Fabian had at first is the same. Make the amount that Opal and Fabian each had the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Opal spent less than Fabian
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1859
1 u = 1859 ÷ 11 = 169
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 169
= $3380
Answer(s): $3380
