Oscar and Michael earned the same amount each month. Oscar saved
58 of his pay and Michael saved
47 of his pay. Oscar saved $170 more than Michael in a month. How much did Michael save in a month?
| |
Oscar |
Michael |
| Before |
8x7 =
56 u |
7x8 =
56 u |
| Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
- 4x8 =
- 32 u |
| After |
3x7 =
21 u |
3x8 =
24 u |
The amount that Oscar and Michael each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 8 and 7 is 56.
Amount that Oscar saved more than Michael
= 35 u - 32 u
= 3 u
3 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 3 = 170
Amount that Michael saved in a month
= 32 u
= 32 x 170
= $5440
Answer(s): $5440
