Fanny's salary to Gabby's salary is 5 : 8. If Fanny spends
27 of her salary, Gabby will have $1550 more than her. How much salary does Fanny have?
| |
Fanny |
Gabby |
Comparing Fanny
and Gabby at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
8x7 =
56 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
5x5 =
25 u |
56 u |
Comparing Fanny
and Gabby in the end |
|
$1550 more |
Fanny's salary at first is repeated. Make Fanny's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Gabby will have more than Fanny in the end
= 56 u - 25 u
= 31 u
31 u = 1550
1 u = 1550 ÷ 31 = 50
Fanny's salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 50
= $1750
Answer(s): $1750
