Henry and Valen earned the same amount each month. Henry saved
56 of his pay and Valen saved
25 of his pay. Henry saved $50 more than Valen in a month. How much did Valen save in a month?
|
Henry |
Valen |
Before |
6x5 = 30 u |
5x6 = 30 u |
Change |
- 5x5 = - 25 u |
- 2x6 = - 12 u |
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
3x6 = 18 u |
The amount that Henry and Valen each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Amount that Henry saved more than Valen
= 25 u - 12 u
= 13 u
13 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 13 = 50
Amount that Valen saved in a month
= 12 u
= 12 x 50
= $600
Answer(s): $600