Bobby and Owen earned the same amount each month. Bobby saved
45 of his pay and Owen saved
37 of his pay. Bobby saved $160 more than Owen in a month. How much did Owen save in a month?
|
Bobby |
Owen |
Before |
5x7 = 35 u |
7x5 = 35 u |
Change |
- 4x7 = - 28 u |
- 3x5 = - 15 u |
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
The amount that Bobby and Owen each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Bobby saved more than Owen
= 28 u - 15 u
= 13 u
13 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 13 = 160
Amount that Owen saved in a month
= 15 u
= 15 x 160
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400