Brandon and Japheth earned the same amount each month. Brandon saved
58 of his pay and Japheth saved
25 of his pay. Brandon saved $20 more than Japheth in a month. How much did Japheth save in a month?
|
Brandon |
Japheth |
Before |
8x5 = 40 u |
5x8 = 40 u |
Change |
- 5x5 = - 25 u |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
After |
3x5 = 15 u |
3x8 = 24 u |
The amount that Brandon and Japheth each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 5 is 40.
Amount that Brandon saved more than Japheth
= 25 u - 16 u
= 9 u
9 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 9 = 20
Amount that Japheth saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 20
= $320
Answer(s): $320