Fanny's salary to Raeann's salary is 5 : 8. If Fanny spends
56 of her salary, Raeann will have $3440 more than her. How much salary does Fanny have?
| |
Fanny |
Raeann |
Comparing Fanny
and Raeann at first |
5x6 =
30 u |
8x6 =
48 u |
Before |
6x5 =
30 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
48 u |
Comparing Fanny
and Raeann in the end |
|
$3440 more |
Fanny's salary at first is repeated. Make Fanny's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Raeann will have more than Fanny in the end
= 48 u - 5 u
= 43 u
43 u = 3440
1 u = 3440 ÷ 43 = 80
Fanny's salary
= 30 u
= 30 x 80
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
