Last month, Ben and Kathy had the same amount of savings. This month, Kathy saves $550. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Ben. What are their total savings now?
| |
Ben |
Kathy |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Ben had last month = 1 u
Savings that Kathy had last month = 1 u
Savings that Ben has this month = 1 u
Savings that Kathy has this month = 6 u
Amount that Kathy saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 550
1 u = 550 ÷ 5 = 110
Total savings that Ben and Kathy have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 110
= $770
Answer(s): $770
