Will earned $1250 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1380 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Will saved $5130 and Jay saved $11250.
- How much did Will earn each month?
- Will wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $9690. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Will each month = $1250
Total amount that Jay saved more than Will
= 11250 - 5130
= $6120
Number of months that each of them earned
= 6120 ÷ 680
= 9
Amount that Will's savings each month
= $5130 ÷ 9
= $570
Amount that Will earned each month
= 1380 + 570
= $1950
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 9690 - 5130
= $4560
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 4560 ÷ 570
= 8
Answer(s): (a) $1950 ; (b) 8