Oliver earned $940 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2390 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Oliver saved $1000 and Jay saved $3760.
- How much did Oliver earn each month?
- Oliver wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $3250. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Oliver each month = $940
Total amount that Jay saved more than Oliver
= 3760 - 1000
= $2760
Number of months that each of them earned
= 2760 ÷ 690
= 4
Amount that Oliver's savings each month
= $1000 ÷ 4
= $250
Amount that Oliver earned each month
= 2390 + 250
= $2640
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 3250 - 1000
= $2250
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 2250 ÷ 250
= 9
Answer(s): (a) $2640 ; (b) 9