Question

Ashley saves eleven dollars more than one-fourth of her paycheck every month. Connor saves seven dollars less than three-eighths of his paycheck every month. How much more would Connor and Ashley need to make to have the same amount saved?

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  1. The amount Connor and Ashley need to make to have the same amount saved is $144

    Savings

    Let
    • Amount of paycheck = x
    Ashley:
    1/4x + 11
    Connor:
    3/8x – 7
    • Equate both savings
    1/4x + 11 = 3/8x – 7
    11 + 7 = 3/8x – 1/4x
    18 = (3x-2x) / 8
    18 = 1/8x
    x = 18 ÷ 1/8
    x = 18 × 8/1
    x = $144
    Therefore, the amount Connor and Ashley need to make to have the same amount saved is $144
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