Last month, Tommy and Elyse had the same amount of savings. This month, Elyse saves $740. As a result, she now has 3 times as much savings as Tommy. What are their total savings now?
| |
Tommy |
Elyse |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
2 u |
| Change |
|
+ 2 u |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
Savings that Tommy had last month = 1 u
Savings that Elyse had last month = 1 u
Savings that Tommy has this month = 1 u
Savings that Elyse has this month = 3 u
Amount that Elyse saves this month
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 740
1 u = 740 ÷ 2 = 370
Total savings that Tommy and Elyse have now
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 370
= $1480
Answer(s): $1480
