Gwen's salary to Dana's salary is 7 : 8. If Gwen spends
34 of her salary, Dana will have $1250 more than her. How much salary does Gwen have?
| |
Gwen |
Dana |
Comparing Gwen
and Dana at first |
7x4 =
28 u |
8x4 =
32 u |
Before |
4x7 =
28 u |
|
Change |
- 3x7 =
- 21 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
32 u |
Comparing Gwen
and Dana in the end |
|
$1250 more |
Gwen's salary at first is repeated. Make Gwen's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 4 is 28.
Amount that Dana will have more than Gwen in the end
= 32 u - 7 u
= 25 u
25 u = 1250
1 u = 1250 ÷ 25 = 50
Gwen's salary
= 28 u
= 28 x 50
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
