Last month, Brandon and Lucy had the same amount of savings. This month, Lucy saves $1520. As a result, she now has 5 times as much savings as Brandon. What are their total savings now?
| |
Brandon |
Lucy |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 4 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Savings that Brandon had last month = 1 u
Savings that Lucy had last month = 1 u
Savings that Brandon has this month = 1 u
Savings that Lucy has this month = 5 u
Amount that Lucy saves this month
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 1520
1 u = 1520 ÷ 4 = 380
Total savings that Brandon and Lucy have now
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 380
= $2280
Answer(s): $2280
