Bryan and Ben earned the same amount each month. Bryan saved
56 of his pay and Ben saved
25 of his pay. Bryan saved $70 more than Ben in a month. How much did Ben save in a month?
| |
Bryan |
Ben |
| Before |
6x5 =
30 u |
5x6 =
30 u |
| Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
- 2x6 =
- 12 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
3x6 =
18 u |
The amount that Bryan and Ben each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Amount that Bryan saved more than Ben
= 25 u - 12 u
= 13 u
13 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 13 = 70
Amount that Ben saved in a month
= 12 u
= 12 x 70
= $840
Answer(s): $840
