Last month, Glen and Jaslyn had the same amount of savings. This month, Jaslyn saves $870. As a result, she now has 4 times as much savings as Glen. What are their total savings now?
| |
Glen |
Jaslyn |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
Savings that Glen had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jaslyn had last month = 1 u
Savings that Glen has this month = 1 u
Savings that Jaslyn has this month = 4 u
Amount that Jaslyn saves this month
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 870
1 u = 870 ÷ 3 = 290
Total savings that Glen and Jaslyn have now
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 290
= $1450
Answer(s): $1450
