Last month, Dylan and Jade had the same amount of savings. This month, Jade saves $480. As a result, she now has 4 times as much savings as Dylan. What are their total savings now?
| |
Dylan |
Jade |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
Savings that Dylan had last month = 1 u
Savings that Jade had last month = 1 u
Savings that Dylan has this month = 1 u
Savings that Jade has this month = 4 u
Amount that Jade saves this month
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 3 = 160
Total savings that Dylan and Jade have now
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 160
= $800
Answer(s): $800
