Last month, Simon and Gwen had the same amount of savings. This month, Gwen saves $1300. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Simon. What are their total savings now?
| |
Simon |
Gwen |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Simon had last month = 1 u
Savings that Gwen had last month = 1 u
Savings that Simon has this month = 1 u
Savings that Gwen has this month = 6 u
Amount that Gwen saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1300
1 u = 1300 ÷ 5 = 260
Total savings that Simon and Gwen have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 260
= $1820
Answer(s): $1820
