Lynn spent $945 on one laptop. Of the remaining salary, she spent
38 on a food processor. She had
17 of the original total left. How much was her salary?
Laptop |
Food Processor |
Left |
Remaining total |
Total
|
$945 |
3x1 |
5x1 |
8x1 |
|
|
|
1x5 |
|
7x5 |
27 u |
3 u |
5 u |
|
35 u |
Fraction of the remaining salary left
= 1 -
38 =
58 58 of the remaining salary =
17 of the total salary
5x18x1 of the remaining salary =
1x57x5 of the total salary
58 of the remaining salary =
535 of the total salary
Total salary = 35 u
Amount left = 5 u
Amount spent on the food processor = 8 u - 5 u = 3 u
Amount spent on the laptop = 35 u - 5 u - 3 u = 27 u
27 u = 945
1 u = 945 ÷ 27 = 35
Her salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 35
= $1225
Answer(s): $1225