Howard and Albert earned the same amount each month. Howard saved
23 of his pay and Albert saved
27 of his pay. Howard saved $50 more than Albert in a month. How much did Albert save in a month?
|
Howard |
Albert |
Before |
3x7 = 21 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
Change |
- 2x7 = - 14 u |
- 2x3 = - 6 u |
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
The amount that Howard and Albert each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Howard saved more than Albert
= 14 u - 6 u
= 8 u
8 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 8 = 50
Amount that Albert saved in a month
= 6 u
= 6 x 50
= $300
Answer(s): $300