Last month, Rael and Xuan had the same amount of savings. This month, Xuan saves $1240. As a result, she now has 5 times as much savings as Rael. What are their total savings now?
| |
Rael |
Xuan |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 4 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Savings that Rael had last month = 1 u
Savings that Xuan had last month = 1 u
Savings that Rael has this month = 1 u
Savings that Xuan has this month = 5 u
Amount that Xuan saves this month
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 1240
1 u = 1240 ÷ 4 = 310
Total savings that Rael and Xuan have now
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 310
= $1860
Answer(s): $1860
