Rael and Howard earned the same amount each month. Rael saved
45 of his pay and Howard saved
37 of his pay. Rael saved $60 more than Howard in a month. How much did Howard save in a month?
| |
Rael |
Howard |
| Before |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x5 =
35 u |
| Change |
- 4x7 =
- 28 u |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
| After |
1x7 =
7 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
The amount that Rael and Howard each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Rael saved more than Howard
= 28 u - 15 u
= 13 u
13 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 13 = 60
Amount that Howard saved in a month
= 15 u
= 15 x 60
= $900
Answer(s): $900
