Julian and Riordan earned the same amount each month. Julian saved
56 of his pay and Riordan saved
35 of his pay. Julian saved $70 more than Riordan in a month. How much did Riordan save in a month?
|
Julian |
Riordan |
Before |
6x5 = 30 u |
5x6 = 30 u |
Change |
- 5x5 = - 25 u |
- 3x6 = - 18 u |
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
2x6 = 12 u |
The amount that Julian and Riordan each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 6 and 5 is 30.
Amount that Julian saved more than Riordan
= 25 u - 18 u
= 7 u
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 70
Amount that Riordan saved in a month
= 18 u
= 18 x 70
= $1260
Answer(s): $1260