Jenson earned $860 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $1650 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Jenson saved $3200 and Jay saved $6880.
- How much did Jenson earn each month?
- Jenson wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $4800. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Jenson each month = $860
Total amount that Jay saved more than Jenson
= 6880 - 3200
= $3680
Number of months that each of them earned
= 3680 ÷ 460
= 8
Amount that Jenson's savings each month
= $3200 ÷ 8
= $400
Amount that Jenson earned each month
= 1650 + 400
= $2050
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 4800 - 3200
= $1600
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 1600 ÷ 400
= 4
Answer(s): (a) $2050 ; (b) 4