Linda and Owen had the same amount of savings at first. Then Linda spent
15 of her savings and Owen spent
34 of his savings. If Linda spent $1969 less than Owen, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Linda |
Owen |
| Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x4 =
- 4 u |
3x5 =
- 15 u |
| After |
16 u |
5 u |
The amount that Linda and Owen had at first is the same. Make the amount that Linda and Owen each had the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Linda spent less than Owen
= 15 u - 4 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1969
1 u = 1969 ÷ 11 = 179
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 179
= $3580
Answer(s): $3580
