SOLUTION: solve James has saved $560 in two years. He saved 3 times as much during the first year as during the second year. How much did he save each year?

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James has saved $560 in two years. He saved 3 times as much during the first year as during the second year. How much did he save each year?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the second year be x
let the first year be 3x
sum = 560
3x+x=560
4x=560
4x/4=560/4
x=140
3x140= 420
Therefore he saved 420 first year and 140 second year