They started equal. Mr spent 1 unit, Mrs spent 6 units. The amounts left differ by the extra 5 units Mrs spent.<br><br>[[model:questions/solutions/q4187.png]]<br><br>• Difference left → $33000 − $8000 = $25000<br>• Extra Mrs spent → 6 units − 1 unit = 5 units → $25000<br>• 1 unit → $25000 ÷ 5 = $5000 (Mr spent)<br>• Each at first → Mr spent + Mr left = $5000 + $33000 = $38000<br><br>Each of them had $38000 at first.<br>Check: Mrs spent 6 × $5000 = $30000; $38000 − $30000 = $8000. ✓