Last month, Riordan and Jane had the same amount of savings. This month, Jane saves $1250. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Riordan. What are their total savings now?
| |
Riordan |
Jane |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Riordan had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jane had last month = 1 u
Savings that Riordan has this month = 1 u
Savings that Jane has this month = 6 u
Amount that Jane saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1250
1 u = 1250 ÷ 5 = 250
Total savings that Riordan and Jane have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 250
= $1750
Answer(s): $1750
