Howard and Michael earned the same amount each month. Howard saved
34 of his pay and Michael saved
25 of his pay. Howard saved $40 more than Michael in a month. How much did Michael save in a month?
|
Howard |
Michael |
Before |
4x5 = 20 u |
5x4 = 20 u |
Change |
- 3x5 = - 15 u |
- 2x4 = - 8 u |
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
3x4 = 12 u |
The amount that Howard and Michael each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Howard saved more than Michael
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
7 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 7 = 40
Amount that Michael saved in a month
= 8 u
= 8 x 40
= $320
Answer(s): $320