Last month, Jeremy and Zara had the same amount of savings. This month, Zara saves $1170. As a result, she now has 4 times as much savings as Jeremy. What are their total savings now?
| |
Jeremy |
Zara |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
Savings that Jeremy had last month = 1 u
Savings that Zara had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jeremy has this month = 1 u
Savings that Zara has this month = 4 u
Amount that Zara saves this month
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 1170
1 u = 1170 ÷ 3 = 390
Total savings that Jeremy and Zara have now
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 390
= $1950
Answer(s): $1950
