Liam and Ryan earned the same amount each month. Liam saved
23 of his pay and Ryan saved
27 of his pay. Liam saved $40 more than Ryan in a month. How much did Ryan save in a month?
|
Liam |
Ryan |
Before |
3x7 = 21 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
Change |
- 2x7 = - 14 u |
- 2x3 = - 6 u |
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
The amount that Liam and Ryan each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Liam saved more than Ryan
= 14 u - 6 u
= 8 u
8 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 8 = 40
Amount that Ryan saved in a month
= 6 u
= 6 x 40
= $240
Answer(s): $240