Fiona's salary to Jane's salary is 2 : 9. If Fiona spends
34 of her salary, she will have $1190 less than Jane. How much salary does Jane have?
| |
Fiona |
Jane |
Comparing Fiona
and Jane at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
9x2 =
18 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
18 u |
Comparing Fiona
and Jane in the end |
|
$1190 less |
Fiona's salary at first is repeated. Make Fiona's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Fiona will have less than Jane in the end
= 18 u - 1 u
= 17 u
17 u = 1190
1 u = 1190 ÷ 17 = 70
Jane's salary
= 18 u
= 18 x 70
= $1260
Answer(s): $1260
