Vincent earned $960 less than Jay each month. Both of them spent $2450 each month and saved the rest of their salaries. After a few months, Vincent saved $1530 and Jay saved $2880.
- How much did Vincent earn each month?
- Vincent wanted to go on a trip that would cost him $4590. How many months did he have to save?
(a)
Amount that Jay saved more than Vincent each month = $960
Total amount that Jay saved more than Vincent
= 2880 - 1530
= $1350
Number of months that each of them earned
= 1350 ÷ 450
= 3
Amount that Vincent's savings each month
= $1530 ÷ 3
= $510
Amount that Vincent earned each month
= 2450 + 510
= $2960
(b)
Remaining amount that Jay had to save
= 4590 - 1530
= $3060
Number of more months that Jay needed to save
= 3060 ÷ 510
= 6
Answer(s): (a) $2960 ; (b) 6