Valen and Michael earned the same amount each month. Valen saved
34 of his pay and Michael saved
37 of his pay. Valen saved $100 more than Michael in a month. How much did Michael save in a month?
| |
Valen |
Michael |
| Before |
4x7 =
28 u |
7x4 =
28 u |
| Change |
- 3x7 =
- 21 u |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
| After |
1x7 =
7 u |
4x4 =
16 u |
The amount that Valen and Michael each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
Amount that Valen saved more than Michael
= 21 u - 12 u
= 9 u
9 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 9 = 100
Amount that Michael saved in a month
= 12 u
= 12 x 100
= $1200
Answer(s): $1200
