Kylie's salary to Esther's salary is 5 : 7. If Kylie spends
47 of her salary, Esther will have $3060 more than her. How much salary does Kylie have?
| |
Kylie |
Esther |
Comparing Kylie
and Esther at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
3x5 =
15 u |
49 u |
Comparing Kylie
and Esther in the end |
|
$3060 more |
Kylie's salary at first is repeated. Make Kylie's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Esther will have more than Kylie in the end
= 49 u - 15 u
= 34 u
34 u = 3060
1 u = 3060 ÷ 34 = 90
Kylie's salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 90
= $3150
Answer(s): $3150
