Last month, Valen and Penelope had the same amount of savings. This month, Penelope saves $780. As a result, she now has 4 times as much savings as Valen. What are their total savings now?
| |
Valen |
Penelope |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
Savings that Valen had last month = 1 u
Savings that Penelope had last month = 1 u
Savings that Valen has this month = 1 u
Savings that Penelope has this month = 4 u
Amount that Penelope saves this month
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 780
1 u = 780 ÷ 3 = 260
Total savings that Valen and Penelope have now
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 260
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300
