Last week, Hazel had thrice as much savings as Jeremy. This week, Jeremy saves $600. As a result, he now has twice as much savings as Hazel. What is their total savings now?
| |
Hazel |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
|
| Change |
|
+ $600 |
|
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
9 u |
The amount of savings that Hazel has at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the amount of savings that Hazel has the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Jeremy saved
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 600
1 u = 600 ÷ 5 = 120
Total savings now
= 3 u + 6 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 120
= $1080
Answer(s): $1080
