Tim and Rael earned the same amount each month. Tim saved
45 of his pay and Rael saved
47 of his pay. Tim saved $60 more than Rael in a month. How much did Rael save in a month?
| |
Tim |
Rael |
| Before |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x5 =
35 u |
| Change |
- 4x7 =
- 28 u |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
| After |
1x7 =
7 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
The amount that Tim and Rael each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Tim saved more than Rael
= 28 u - 20 u
= 8 u
8 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 8 = 60
Amount that Rael saved in a month
= 20 u
= 20 x 60
= $1200
Answer(s): $1200
