Caden earned $1240 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1890 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Caden saved $2160 and Jay saved $3720.
- How much did Caden earn each month?
- Caden wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $5760. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Caden each month = $1240
Total amount that Jay saved more than Caden
= 3720 - 2160
= $1560
Number of months that each of them earned
= 1560 ÷ 520
= 3
Amount that Caden's savings each month
= $2160 ÷ 3
= $720
Amount that Caden earned each month
= 1890 + 720
= $2610
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 5760 - 2160
= $3600
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 3600 ÷ 720
= 5
Answer(s): (a) $2610 ; (b) 5