Will earned $960 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1060 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Will saved $2160 and Jay saved $3840.
- How much did Will earn each month?
- Will wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $7560. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Will each month = $960
Total amount that Jay saved more than Will
= 3840 - 2160
= $1680
Number of months that each of them earned
= 1680 ÷ 420
= 4
Amount that Will's savings each month
= $2160 ÷ 4
= $540
Amount that Will earned each month
= 1060 + 540
= $1600
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 7560 - 2160
= $5400
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 5400 ÷ 540
= 10
Answer(s): (a) $1600 ; (b) 10