Raeann's salary to Emma's salary is 5 : 9. If Raeann spends
57 of her salary, Emma will have $4240 more than her. How much salary does Raeann have?
| |
Raeann |
Emma |
Comparing Raeann
and Emma at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
9x7 =
63 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
2x5 =
10 u |
63 u |
Comparing Raeann
and Emma in the end |
|
$4240 more |
Raeann's salary at first is repeated. Make Raeann's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Emma will have more than Raeann in the end
= 63 u - 10 u
= 53 u
53 u = 4240
1 u = 4240 ÷ 53 = 80
Raeann's salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 80
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
