Last month, Nick and Jaslyn had the same amount of savings. This month, Jaslyn saves $540. As a result, she now has 3 times as much savings as Nick. What are their total savings now?
| |
Nick |
Jaslyn |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 2 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Savings that Nick had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jaslyn had last month = 1 u
Savings that Nick has this month = 1 u
Savings that Jaslyn has this month = 3 u
Amount that Jaslyn saves this month
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 540
1 u = 540 ÷ 2 = 270
Total savings that Nick and Jaslyn have now
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 270
= $1080
Answer(s): $1080
