Last month, Jenson and Gillian had the same amount of savings. This month, Gillian saves $560. As a result, she now has 5 times as much savings as Jenson. What are their total savings now?
| |
Jenson |
Gillian |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 4 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Savings that Jenson had last month = 1 u
Savings that Gillian had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jenson has this month = 1 u
Savings that Gillian has this month = 5 u
Amount that Gillian saves this month
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 560
1 u = 560 ÷ 4 = 140
Total savings that Jenson and Gillian have now
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 140
= $840
Answer(s): $840
