Daniel earned $1100 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2260 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Daniel saved $3040 and Jay saved $8800.
- How much did Daniel earn each month?
- Daniel wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $4180. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Daniel each month = $1100
Total amount that Jay saved more than Daniel
= 8800 - 3040
= $5760
Number of months that each of them earned
= 5760 ÷ 720
= 8
Amount that Daniel's savings each month
= $3040 ÷ 8
= $380
Amount that Daniel earned each month
= 2260 + 380
= $2640
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 4180 - 3040
= $1140
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 1140 ÷ 380
= 3
Answer(s): (a) $2640 ; (b) 3