Jade's salary to Raeann's salary is 3 : 7. If Jade spends
37 of her salary, Raeann will have $1480 more than her. How much salary does Jade have?
| |
Jade |
Raeann |
Comparing Jade
and Raeann at first |
3x7 =
21 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x3 =
21 u |
|
Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
4x3 =
12 u |
49 u |
Comparing Jade
and Raeann in the end |
|
$1480 more |
Jade's salary at first is repeated. Make Jade's salary at first the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Raeann will have more than Jade in the end
= 49 u - 12 u
= 37 u
37 u = 1480
1 u = 1480 ÷ 37 = 40
Jade's salary
= 21 u
= 21 x 40
= $840
Answer(s): $840
