Raeann and Tom had the same amount of savings at first. Then Raeann spent
17 of her savings and Tom spent
23 of his savings. If Raeann spent $1518 less than Tom, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Raeann |
Tom |
| Before |
7x3 =
21 u |
3x7 =
21 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x7 =
- 14 u |
| After |
18 u |
7 u |
The amount that Raeann and Tom had at first is the same. Make the amount that Raeann and Tom each had the same. LCM of 7 and 3 is 21.
Amount that Raeann spent less than Tom
= 14 u - 3 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1518
1 u = 1518 ÷ 11 = 138
Amount that each of them had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 138
= $2898
Answer(s): $2898
