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Mr. Shea saved 2,500 in April. His monthly salary is two times the amount saved in april. In may, he saved a certain amount of money. He spent 4,200 more than he saved. How munch money did he save in may?

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Mr. Shea monthly salary is: 2*2,500 = $5,000


The money saved in May: x


The money spent in May: x + 4200


x + (x + 4200) = 5000


by solving we find:


x = $400


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Mr. Shea saved $400 in May.