Esther's salary to Jade's salary is 7 : 8. If Esther spends
56 of her salary, Jade will have $3690 more than her. How much salary does Esther have?
| |
Esther |
Jade |
Comparing Esther
and Jade at first |
7x6 =
42 u |
8x6 =
48 u |
Before |
6x7 =
42 u |
|
Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
48 u |
Comparing Esther
and Jade in the end |
|
$3690 more |
Esther's salary at first is repeated. Make Esther's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Jade will have more than Esther in the end
= 48 u - 7 u
= 41 u
41 u = 3690
1 u = 3690 ÷ 41 = 90
Esther's salary
= 42 u
= 42 x 90
= $3780
Answer(s): $3780
