Mr Shea saved $2500 in April. His monthly salary is two times the amount he saved in April. In May, he saved a certain amount of money. He spent $4200 more than the amount he saved. How much did he save in May?

Question

Mr Shea saved $2500 in April. His monthly salary is two times the amount he saved in April.  In May, he saved a certain amount of money.  He spent $4200 more than the amount he saved.  How much did he save in May?
Please explain in easy to understand equations.  I am mathematically challenged.

Steve · Answer

salary is 2*2500 = 5000 May spending = 4200 + May savings No idea how much he saved in May. Something is missing.

Liz · Answer

Ha ha ha Steve!! That's about as far as I got too! It was supposed to end up $400. No idea how though.