Yen's salary to Hazel's salary is 2 : 9. If Yen spends
57 of her salary, Hazel will have $2360 more than her. How much salary does Yen have?
| |
Yen |
Hazel |
Comparing Yen
and Hazel at first |
2x7 =
14 u |
9x7 =
63 u |
Before |
7x2 =
14 u |
|
Change |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
2x2 =
4 u |
63 u |
Comparing Yen
and Hazel in the end |
|
$2360 more |
Yen's salary at first is repeated. Make Yen's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Amount that Hazel will have more than Yen in the end
= 63 u - 4 u
= 59 u
59 u = 2360
1 u = 2360 ÷ 59 = 40
Yen's salary
= 14 u
= 14 x 40
= $560
Answer(s): $560
