Last month, Nicole had four times as much savings as Valen. This month, Valen saves $140. As a result, he now has twice as much savings as Nicole. What is their total savings now?
|
Nicole |
Valen |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
|
Change |
|
+ $140 |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
2x4 = 8 u |
12 u |
The amount of savings that Nicole has at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the amount of savings that Nicole has the same. LCM of 4 and 1 is 4.
Amount that Valen saved
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Total savings now
= 4 u + 8 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 20
= $240
Answer(s): $240