Shannon and Valen had the same amount of savings at first. Then Shannon spent
15 of her savings and Valen spent
23 of his savings. If Shannon spent $574 less than Valen, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Shannon |
Valen |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
12 u |
5 u |
The amount that Shannon and Valen had at first is the same. Make the amount that Shannon and Valen each had the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
Amount that Shannon spent less than Valen
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 574
1 u = 574 ÷ 7 = 82
Amount that each of them had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 82
= $1230
Answer(s): $1230
