Last month, Harry and Olivia had the same amount of savings. This month, Olivia saves $1800. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Harry. What are their total savings now?
| |
Harry |
Olivia |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Harry had last month = 1 u
Savings that Olivia had last month = 1 u
Savings that Harry has this month = 1 u
Savings that Olivia has this month = 6 u
Amount that Olivia saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1800
1 u = 1800 ÷ 5 = 360
Total savings that Harry and Olivia have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 360
= $2520
Answer(s): $2520
