Japheth and Albert earned the same amount each month. Japheth saved
35 of his pay and Albert saved
37 of his pay. Japheth saved $130 more than Albert in a month. How much did Albert save in a month?
|
Japheth |
Albert |
Before |
5x7 = 35 u |
7x5 = 35 u |
Change |
- 3x7 = - 21 u |
- 3x5 = - 15 u |
After |
2x7 = 14 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
The amount that Japheth and Albert each earned in a month is the same. Make the amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Japheth saved more than Albert
= 21 u - 15 u
= 6 u
6 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 6 = 130
Amount that Albert saved in a month
= 15 u
= 15 x 130
= $1950
Answer(s): $1950