Last month, Rael and Mary had the same amount of savings. This month, Mary saves $700. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Rael. What are their total savings now?
| |
Rael |
Mary |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Rael had last month = 1 u
Savings that Mary had last month = 1 u
Savings that Rael has this month = 1 u
Savings that Mary has this month = 6 u
Amount that Mary saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 700
1 u = 700 ÷ 5 = 140
Total savings that Rael and Mary have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 140
= $980
Answer(s): $980
