Carl earned $950 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2920 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Carl saved $2590 and Jay saved $6650.
- How much did Carl earn each month?
- Carl wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $5180. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Carl each month = $950
Total amount that Jay saved more than Carl
= 6650 - 2590
= $4060
Number of months that each of them earned
= 4060 ÷ 580
= 7
Amount that Carl's savings each month
= $2590 ÷ 7
= $370
Amount that Carl earned each month
= 2920 + 370
= $3290
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 5180 - 2590
= $2590
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 2590 ÷ 370
= 7
Answer(s): (a) $3290 ; (b) 7