Last month, Lee and Hazel had the same amount of savings. This month, Hazel saves $440. As a result, she now has 3 times as much savings as Lee. What are their total savings now?
| |
Lee |
Hazel |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 2 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Savings that Lee had last month = 1 u
Savings that Hazel had last month = 1 u
Savings that Lee has this month = 1 u
Savings that Hazel has this month = 3 u
Amount that Hazel saves this month
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 440
1 u = 440 ÷ 2 = 220
Total savings that Lee and Hazel have now
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 220
= $880
Answer(s): $880
