Elyse's salary to Zoe's salary is 5 : 9. If Elyse spends
57 of her salary, she will have $1060 less than Zoe. How much salary does Zoe have?
| |
Elyse |
Zoe |
Comparing Elyse
and Zoe at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
9x7 =
63 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
2x5 =
10 u |
63 u |
Comparing Elyse
and Zoe in the end |
|
$1060 less |
Elyse's salary at first is repeated. Make Elyse's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Elyse will have less than Zoe in the end
= 63 u - 10 u
= 53 u
53 u = 1060
1 u = 1060 ÷ 53 = 20
Zoe's salary
= 63 u
= 63 x 20
= $1260
Answer(s): $1260
