Question

first find and answer the hidden question:
how much money did joseph save?
find $6 \times \\$20$.
then add the amount joseph saved to the amount he had to solve the problem.
find $\\$154 + \\$120$.

Explanation:

Step1: Calcular ahorro de Joseph

$6 \times 20 = 120$

Step2: Sumar ahorro y dinero que tenía

$154 + 120 = 274$

Answer:

Joseph ahorró $\$120$. El monto total que tenía es $\$274$.