Jack and George earned the same amount each month. Jack saved
58 of his pay and George saved
27 of his pay. Jack saved $160 more than George in a month. How much did George save in a month?
|
Jack |
George |
Before |
8x7 = 56 u |
7x8 = 56 u |
Change |
- 5x7 = - 35 u |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
After |
3x7 = 21 u |
5x8 = 40 u |
The amount that Jack and George each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 7 is 56.
Amount that Jack saved more than George
= 35 u - 16 u
= 19 u
19 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 19 = 160
Amount that George saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 160
= $2560
Answer(s): $2560