Hazel's salary to Yen's salary is 4 : 9. If Hazel spends
35 of her salary, Yen will have $1110 more than her. How much salary does Hazel have?
| |
Hazel |
Yen |
Comparing Hazel
and Yen at first |
4x5 =
20 u |
9x5 =
45 u |
Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
|
Change |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
|
After |
2x4 =
8 u |
45 u |
Comparing Hazel
and Yen in the end |
|
$1110 more |
Hazel's salary at first is repeated. Make Hazel's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Yen will have more than Hazel in the end
= 45 u - 8 u
= 37 u
37 u = 1110
1 u = 1110 ÷ 37 = 30
Hazel's salary
= 20 u
= 20 x 30
= $600
Answer(s): $600
