Raeann's salary to Hilda's salary is 7 : 8. If Raeann spends
34 of her salary, she will have $2250 less than Hilda. How much salary does Hilda have?
| |
Raeann |
Hilda |
Comparing Raeann
and Hilda at first |
7x4 =
28 u |
8x4 =
32 u |
Before |
4x7 =
28 u |
|
Change |
- 3x7 =
- 21 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
32 u |
Comparing Raeann
and Hilda in the end |
|
$2250 less |
Raeann's salary at first is repeated. Make Raeann's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 4 is 28.
Amount that Raeann will have less than Hilda in the end
= 32 u - 7 u
= 25 u
25 u = 2250
1 u = 2250 ÷ 25 = 90
Hilda's salary
= 32 u
= 32 x 90
= $2880
Answer(s): $2880
