Glen earned $1120 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1350 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Glen saved $5040 and Jay saved $10080.
- How much did Glen earn each month?
- Glen wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $6720. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Glen each month = $1120
Total amount that Jay saved more than Glen
= 10080 - 5040
= $5040
Number of months that each of them earned
= 5040 ÷ 560
= 9
Amount that Glen's savings each month
= $5040 ÷ 9
= $560
Amount that Glen earned each month
= 1350 + 560
= $1910
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 6720 - 5040
= $1680
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 1680 ÷ 560
= 3
Answer(s): (a) $1910 ; (b) 3