Howard and Bryan earned the same amount each month. Howard saved
34 of his pay and Bryan saved
35 of his pay. Howard saved $110 more than Bryan in a month. How much did Bryan save in a month?
|
Howard |
Bryan |
Before |
4x5 = 20 u |
5x4 = 20 u |
Change |
- 3x5 = - 15 u |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
2x4 = 8 u |
The amount that Howard and Bryan each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Howard saved more than Bryan
= 15 u - 12 u
= 3 u
3 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 3 = 110
Amount that Bryan saved in a month
= 12 u
= 12 x 110
= $1320
Answer(s): $1320