Cole and Reggie earned the same amount each month. Cole saved
38 of his pay and Reggie saved
27 of his pay. Cole saved $130 more than Reggie in a month. How much did Reggie save in a month?
|
Cole |
Reggie |
Before |
8x7 = 56 u |
7x8 = 56 u |
Change |
- 3x7 = - 21 u |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
After |
5x7 = 35 u |
5x8 = 40 u |
The amount that Cole and Reggie each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 7 is 56.
Amount that Cole saved more than Reggie
= 21 u - 16 u
= 5 u
5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 130
Amount that Reggie saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 130
= $2080
Answer(s): $2080