Winnie's salary to Sabrina's salary is 5 : 9. If Winnie spends
56 of her salary, Sabrina will have $5390 more than her. How much salary does Winnie have?
| |
Winnie |
Sabrina |
Comparing Winnie
and Sabrina at first |
5x6 =
30 u |
9x6 =
54 u |
Before |
6x5 =
30 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
54 u |
Comparing Winnie
and Sabrina in the end |
|
$5390 more |
Winnie's salary at first is repeated. Make Winnie's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Sabrina will have more than Winnie in the end
= 54 u - 5 u
= 49 u
49 u = 5390
1 u = 5390 ÷ 49 = 110
Winnie's salary
= 30 u
= 30 x 110
= $3300
Answer(s): $3300
