Wesley and Albert earned the same amount each month. Wesley saved
56 of his pay and Albert saved
27 of his pay. Wesley saved $120 more than Albert in a month. How much did Albert save in a month?
| |
Wesley |
Albert |
| Before |
6x7 =
42 u |
7x6 =
42 u |
| Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
- 2x6 =
- 12 u |
| After |
1x7 =
7 u |
5x6 =
30 u |
The amount that Wesley and Albert each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 6 and 7 is 42.
Amount that Wesley saved more than Albert
= 35 u - 12 u
= 23 u
23 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 23 = 120
Amount that Albert saved in a month
= 12 u
= 12 x 120
= $1440
Answer(s): $1440
