If they both earn x, then
5/7 x = 1120
x = 1568
(2/7 + 3/8)*1568 = ____
After saving 2/7 of his salary, Henry has $1120 to spend.
John saves 3/8 of his salary. When both of them earn the same
amount, how much did both of them save?
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Please see the analysis
Since, the total salary is :
$1120 / (1 - 2/7) = $1568 {division}
and 3/8 * $1568 = $588
$1568 - $1120 = $448
So, Henry saved $448, John saved $588.
588 + 448 = 1036
Since, the total salary is :
$1120 / (1 - 2/7) = $1568 {division}
and 3/8 * $1568 = $588
$1568 - $1120 = $448
So, Henry saved $448, John saved $588.
588 + 448 = 1036
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