Jen and Albert had the same amount of savings at first. Then Jen spent
18 of her savings and Albert spent
56 of his savings. If Jen spent $986 less than Albert, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Jen |
Albert |
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x4 =
- 20 u |
| After |
21 u |
4 u |
The amount that Jen and Albert had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jen and Albert each had the same. LCM of 8 and 6 is 24.
Amount that Jen spent less than Albert
= 20 u - 3 u
= 17 u
17 u = 986
1 u = 986 ÷ 17 = 58
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 58
= $1392
Answer(s): $1392
