Brandon earned $940 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1990 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Brandon saved $2450 and Jay saved $4700.
- How much did Brandon earn each month?
- Brandon wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $7350. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Brandon each month = $940
Total amount that Jay saved more than Brandon
= 4700 - 2450
= $2250
Number of months that each of them earned
= 2250 ÷ 450
= 5
Amount that Brandon's savings each month
= $2450 ÷ 5
= $490
Amount that Brandon earned each month
= 1990 + 490
= $2480
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 7350 - 2450
= $4900
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 4900 ÷ 490
= 10
Answer(s): (a) $2480 ; (b) 10