Vincent and Zane earned the same amount each month. Vincent saved
25 of his pay and Zane saved
27 of his pay. Vincent saved $60 more than Zane in a month. How much did Zane save in a month?
| |
Vincent |
Zane |
| Before |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x5 =
35 u |
| Change |
- 2x7 =
- 14 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
3x7 =
21 u |
5x5 =
25 u |
The amount that Vincent and Zane each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Vincent saved more than Zane
= 14 u - 10 u
= 4 u
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 60
Amount that Zane saved in a month
= 10 u
= 10 x 60
= $600
Answer(s): $600
