Gillian's salary to Jean's salary is 7 : 8. If Gillian spends
56 of her salary, she will have $4510 less than Jean. How much salary does Jean have?
| |
Gillian |
Jean |
Comparing Gillian
and Jean at first |
7x6 =
42 u |
8x6 =
48 u |
Before |
6x7 =
42 u |
|
Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
48 u |
Comparing Gillian
and Jean in the end |
|
$4510 less |
Gillian's salary at first is repeated. Make Gillian's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Gillian will have less than Jean in the end
= 48 u - 7 u
= 41 u
41 u = 4510
1 u = 4510 ÷ 41 = 110
Jean's salary
= 48 u
= 48 x 110
= $5280
Answer(s): $5280
