Dylan and Simon earned the same amount each month. Dylan saved
58 of his pay and Simon saved
25 of his pay. Dylan saved $40 more than Simon in a month. How much did Simon save in a month?
|
Dylan |
Simon |
Before |
8x5 = 40 u |
5x8 = 40 u |
Change |
- 5x5 = - 25 u |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
After |
3x5 = 15 u |
3x8 = 24 u |
The amount that Dylan and Simon each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 5 is 40.
Amount that Dylan saved more than Simon
= 25 u - 16 u
= 9 u
9 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 9 = 40
Amount that Simon saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 40
= $640
Answer(s): $640