SOLUTION: i inherit �1170 but i save some and spend the rest, the ratio of savings:spending is 7:6 but how much did i spend and how much did i save?

SOLUTION: i inherit �1170 but i save some and spend the rest, the ratio of savings:spending is 7:6 but how much did i spend and how much did i save?

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Question 541381: i inherit �1170 but i save some and spend the rest, the ratio of savings:spending is 7:6 but how much did i spend and how much did i save?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x+6x=1170
13x=1170
x=1170/13
x=90
7*90=630 savings
6*90=540 spent
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