Julian earned $1420 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2960 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Julian saved $6660 and Jay saved $12780.
- How much did Julian earn each month?
- Julian wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $11100. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Julian each month = $1420
Total amount that Jay saved more than Julian
= 12780 - 6660
= $6120
Number of months that each of them earned
= 6120 ÷ 680
= 9
Amount that Julian's savings each month
= $6660 ÷ 9
= $740
Amount that Julian earned each month
= 2960 + 740
= $3700
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 11100 - 6660
= $4440
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 4440 ÷ 740
= 6
Answer(s): (a) $3700 ; (b) 6