Last month, Tom and Marion had the same amount of savings. This month, Marion saves $1300. As a result, she now has 6 times as much savings as Tom. What are their total savings now?
| |
Tom |
Marion |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
Savings that Tom had last month = 1 u
Savings that Marion had last month = 1 u
Savings that Tom has this month = 1 u
Savings that Marion has this month = 6 u
Amount that Marion saves this month
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1300
1 u = 1300 ÷ 5 = 260
Total savings that Tom and Marion have now
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 260
= $1820
Answer(s): $1820
