Question

Jack works eight hours each day. He is paid £6.50 per hour. He shares his wages with Kim in the ratio Jack : Kim = 4 : 1 Jack saves his share. How many working days will it take Jack to save £1040?

Answer 1

25 days

Explanation:

6.50 x 8 = 52

52 ÷ 5 = 10.4

10.4 × 4 = 41.6

1040 ÷ 41.6 = 25