Jane's salary to Marion's salary is 7 : 8. If Jane spends
56 of her salary, Marion will have $4510 more than her. How much salary does Jane have?
| |
Jane |
Marion |
Comparing Jane
and Marion at first |
7x6 =
42 u |
8x6 =
48 u |
Before |
6x7 =
42 u |
|
Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
48 u |
Comparing Jane
and Marion in the end |
|
$4510 more |
Jane's salary at first is repeated. Make Jane's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Marion will have more than Jane in the end
= 48 u - 7 u
= 41 u
41 u = 4510
1 u = 4510 ÷ 41 = 110
Jane's salary
= 42 u
= 42 x 110
= $4620
Answer(s): $4620
