Xylia and Ahmad had the same amount of savings at first. Then Xylia spent
14 of her savings and Ahmad spent
56 of his savings. If Xylia spent $1484 less than Ahmad, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Ahmad |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
5x2 =
- 10 u |
| After |
9 u |
2 u |
The amount that Xylia and Ahmad had at first is the same. Make the amount that Xylia and Ahmad each had the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Xylia spent less than Ahmad
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 1484
1 u = 1484 ÷ 7 = 212
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 212
= $2544
Answer(s): $2544
