Jenson earned $930 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1920 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Jenson saved $3640 and Jay saved $6510.
- How much did Jenson earn each month?
- Jenson wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $5720. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Jenson each month = $930
Total amount that Jay saved more than Jenson
= 6510 - 3640
= $2870
Number of months that each of them earned
= 2870 ÷ 410
= 7
Amount that Jenson's savings each month
= $3640 ÷ 7
= $520
Amount that Jenson earned each month
= 1920 + 520
= $2440
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 5720 - 3640
= $2080
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 2080 ÷ 520
= 4
Answer(s): (a) $2440 ; (b) 4