Valen and Ethan earned the same amount each month. Valen saved
38 of his pay and Ethan saved
27 of his pay. Valen saved $200 more than Ethan in a month. How much did Ethan save in a month?
| |
Valen |
Ethan |
| Before |
8x7 =
56 u |
7x8 =
56 u |
| Change |
- 3x7 =
- 21 u |
- 2x8 =
- 16 u |
| After |
5x7 =
35 u |
5x8 =
40 u |
The amount that Valen and Ethan each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 7 is 56.
Amount that Valen saved more than Ethan
= 21 u - 16 u
= 5 u
5 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 5 = 200
Amount that Ethan saved in a month
= 16 u
= 16 x 200
= $3200
Answer(s): $3200
