Eva's salary to Olivia's salary is 4 : 9. If Eva spends
56 of her salary, she will have $1750 less than Olivia. How much salary does Olivia have?
| |
Eva |
Olivia |
Comparing Eva
and Olivia at first |
4x3 =
12 u |
9x3 =
27 u |
Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
|
Change |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
27 u |
Comparing Eva
and Olivia in the end |
|
$1750 less |
Eva's salary at first is repeated. Make Eva's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Eva will have less than Olivia in the end
= 27 u - 2 u
= 25 u
25 u = 1750
1 u = 1750 ÷ 25 = 70
Olivia's salary
= 27 u
= 27 x 70
= $1890
Answer(s): $1890
