Harry earned $1380 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2730 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Harry saved $3250 and Jay saved $6900.
- How much did Harry earn each month?
- Harry wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $9100. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Harry each month = $1380
Total amount that Jay saved more than Harry
= 6900 - 3250
= $3650
Number of months that each of them earned
= 3650 ÷ 730
= 5
Amount that Harry's savings each month
= $3250 ÷ 5
= $650
Amount that Harry earned each month
= 2730 + 650
= $3380
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 9100 - 3250
= $5850
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 5850 ÷ 650
= 9
Answer(s): (a) $3380 ; (b) 9