Victoria and Daniel had the same amount of savings at first. Then Victoria spent
14 of her savings and Daniel spent
23 of his savings. If Victoria spent $1055 less than Daniel, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Victoria |
Daniel |
| Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
| Change |
1x3 =
- 3 u |
2x4 =
- 8 u |
| After |
9 u |
4 u |
The amount that Victoria and Daniel had at first is the same. Make the amount that Victoria and Daniel each had the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Victoria spent less than Daniel
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1055
1 u = 1055 ÷ 5 = 211
Amount that each of them had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 211
= $2532
Answer(s): $2532
