Hazel's salary to Min's salary is 4 : 9. If Hazel spends
25 of her salary, she will have $1650 less than Min. How much salary does Min have?
| |
Hazel |
Min |
Comparing Hazel
and Min at first |
4x5 =
20 u |
9x5 =
45 u |
Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
|
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
3x4 =
12 u |
45 u |
Comparing Hazel
and Min in the end |
|
$1650 less |
Hazel's salary at first is repeated. Make Hazel's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Hazel will have less than Min in the end
= 45 u - 12 u
= 33 u
33 u = 1650
1 u = 1650 ÷ 33 = 50
Min's salary
= 45 u
= 45 x 50
= $2250
Answer(s): $2250
