Zara's salary to Winnie's salary is 2 : 9. If Zara spends
34 of her salary, Winnie will have $340 more than her. How much salary does Zara have?
| |
Zara |
Winnie |
Comparing Zara
and Winnie at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
9x2 =
18 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
18 u |
Comparing Zara
and Winnie in the end |
|
$340 more |
Zara's salary at first is repeated. Make Zara's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Winnie will have more than Zara in the end
= 18 u - 1 u
= 17 u
17 u = 340
1 u = 340 ÷ 17 = 20
Zara's salary
= 4 u
= 4 x 20
= $80
Answer(s): $80
