Last month, Riordan and Jean had the same amount of savings. This month, Jean saves $800. As a result, she now has 5 times as much savings as Riordan. What are their total savings now?
| |
Riordan |
Jean |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 4 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Savings that Riordan had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jean had last month = 1 u
Savings that Riordan has this month = 1 u
Savings that Jean has this month = 5 u
Amount that Jean saves this month
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 800
1 u = 800 ÷ 4 = 200
Total savings that Riordan and Jean have now
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 200
= $1200
Answer(s): $1200
