Pamela's salary to Usha's salary is 2 : 9. If Pamela spends
34 of her salary, Usha will have $2040 more than her. How much salary does Pamela have?
| |
Pamela |
Usha |
Comparing Pamela
and Usha at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
9x2 =
18 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
18 u |
Comparing Pamela
and Usha in the end |
|
$2040 more |
Pamela's salary at first is repeated. Make Pamela's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Usha will have more than Pamela in the end
= 18 u - 1 u
= 17 u
17 u = 2040
1 u = 2040 ÷ 17 = 120
Pamela's salary
= 4 u
= 4 x 120
= $480
Answer(s): $480
