Lynn's salary to Yoko's salary is 2 : 9. If Lynn spends
27 of her salary, she will have $5830 less than Yoko. How much salary does Yoko have?
| |
Lynn |
Yoko |
Comparing Lynn
and Yoko at first |
2x7 =
14 u |
9x7 =
63 u |
Before |
7x2 =
14 u |
|
Change |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
5x2 =
10 u |
63 u |
Comparing Lynn
and Yoko in the end |
|
$5830 less |
Lynn's salary at first is repeated. Make Lynn's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Amount that Lynn will have less than Yoko in the end
= 63 u - 10 u
= 53 u
53 u = 5830
1 u = 5830 ÷ 53 = 110
Yoko's salary
= 63 u
= 63 x 110
= $6930
Answer(s): $6930
