Henry and George earned the same amount each month. Henry saved
38 of his pay and George saved
27 of his pay. Henry saved $90 more than George in a month. How much did George save in a month?
| |
Henry |
George |
| Before |
8x7 =
56 u |
7x8 =
56 u |
| Change |
- 3x7 =
- 21 u |
- 2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
5x7 =
35 u |
5x8 =
40 u |
The amount that Henry and George each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 7 is 56.
Amount that Henry saved more than George
= 21 u - 16 u
= 5 u
5 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 90
Amount that George saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 90
= $1440
Answer(s): $1440
