Jaslyn's salary to Raeann's salary is 3 : 8. If Jaslyn spends
56 of her salary, Raeann will have $1800 more than her. How much salary does Jaslyn have?
| |
Jaslyn |
Raeann |
Comparing Jaslyn
and Raeann at first |
3x2 =
6 u |
8x2 =
16 u |
Before |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
16 u |
Comparing Jaslyn
and Raeann in the end |
|
$1800 more |
Jaslyn's salary at first is repeated. Make Jaslyn's salary at first the same. LCM of 3 and 6 is 6.
Amount that Raeann will have more than Jaslyn in the end
= 16 u - 1 u
= 15 u
15 u = 1800
1 u = 1800 ÷ 15 = 120
Jaslyn's salary
= 6 u
= 6 x 120
= $720
Answer(s): $720
