Jaslyn's salary to Zoe's salary is 3 : 8. If Jaslyn spends
27 of her salary, Zoe will have $2460 more than her. How much salary does Jaslyn have?
| |
Jaslyn |
Zoe |
Comparing Jaslyn
and Zoe at first |
3x7 =
21 u |
8x7 =
56 u |
Before |
7x3 =
21 u |
|
Change |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
5x3 =
15 u |
56 u |
Comparing Jaslyn
and Zoe in the end |
|
$2460 more |
Jaslyn's salary at first is repeated. Make Jaslyn's salary at first the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Zoe will have more than Jaslyn in the end
= 56 u - 15 u
= 41 u
41 u = 2460
1 u = 2460 ÷ 41 = 60
Jaslyn's salary
= 21 u
= 21 x 60
= $1260
Answer(s): $1260
