Last month, Pierre and Gem had the same amount of savings. This month, Gem saves $1450. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Pierre. What are their total savings now?
| |
Pierre |
Gem |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Pierre had last month = 1 u
Savings that Gem had last month = 1 u
Savings that Pierre has this month = 1 u
Savings that Gem has this month = 6 u
Amount that Gem saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1450
1 u = 1450 ÷ 5 = 290
Total savings that Pierre and Gem have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 290
= $2030
Answer(s): $2030
