Ivory's salary to Raeann's salary is 4 : 7. If Ivory spends
27 of her salary, she will have $1450 less than Raeann. How much salary does Raeann have?
| |
Ivory |
Raeann |
Comparing Ivory
and Raeann at first |
4x7 =
28 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x4 =
28 u |
|
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
5x4 =
20 u |
49 u |
Comparing Ivory
and Raeann in the end |
|
$1450 less |
Ivory's salary at first is repeated. Make Ivory's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
Amount that Ivory will have less than Raeann in the end
= 49 u - 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 1450
1 u = 1450 ÷ 29 = 50
Raeann's salary
= 49 u
= 49 x 50
= $2450
Answer(s): $2450
