Jen's salary to Sabrina's salary is 5 : 8. If Jen spends
34 of her salary, she will have $1890 less than Sabrina. How much salary does Sabrina have?
| |
Jen |
Sabrina |
Comparing Jen
and Sabrina at first |
5x4 =
20 u |
8x4 =
32 u |
Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
|
Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
32 u |
Comparing Jen
and Sabrina in the end |
|
$1890 less |
Jen's salary at first is repeated. Make Jen's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Jen will have less than Sabrina in the end
= 32 u - 5 u
= 27 u
27 u = 1890
1 u = 1890 ÷ 27 = 70
Sabrina's salary
= 32 u
= 32 x 70
= $2240
Answer(s): $2240
