Simon and Zane earned the same amount each month. Simon saved
34 of his pay and Zane saved
47 of his pay. Simon saved $130 more than Zane in a month. How much did Zane save in a month?
|
Simon |
Zane |
Before |
4x7 = 28 u |
7x4 = 28 u |
Change |
- 3x7 = - 21 u |
- 4x4 = - 16 u |
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
3x4 = 12 u |
The amount that Simon and Zane each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
Amount that Simon saved more than Zane
= 21 u - 16 u
= 5 u
5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 130
Amount that Zane saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 130
= $2080
Answer(s): $2080