Wendy's salary to Jen's salary is 4 : 7. If Wendy spends
27 of her salary, Jen will have $2320 more than her. How much salary does Wendy have?
| |
Wendy |
Jen |
Comparing Wendy
and Jen at first |
4x7 =
28 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x4 =
28 u |
|
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
5x4 =
20 u |
49 u |
Comparing Wendy
and Jen in the end |
|
$2320 more |
Wendy's salary at first is repeated. Make Wendy's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
Amount that Jen will have more than Wendy in the end
= 49 u - 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 2320
1 u = 2320 ÷ 29 = 80
Wendy's salary
= 28 u
= 28 x 80
= $2240
Answer(s): $2240
