Julian earned $1290 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1490 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Julian saved $3400 and Jay saved $5160.
- How much did Julian earn each month?
- Julian wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $7650. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Julian each month = $1290
Total amount that Jay saved more than Julian
= 5160 - 3400
= $1760
Number of months that each of them earned
= 1760 ÷ 440
= 4
Amount that Julian's savings each month
= $3400 ÷ 4
= $850
Amount that Julian earned each month
= 1490 + 850
= $2340
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 7650 - 3400
= $4250
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 4250 ÷ 850
= 5
Answer(s): (a) $2340 ; (b) 5