Jade's salary to Linda's salary is 7 : 8. If Jade spends
56 of her salary, she will have $4920 less than Linda. How much salary does Linda have?
| |
Jade |
Linda |
Comparing Jade
and Linda at first |
7x6 =
42 u |
8x6 =
48 u |
Before |
6x7 =
42 u |
|
Change |
- 5x7 =
- 35 u |
|
After |
1x7 =
7 u |
48 u |
Comparing Jade
and Linda in the end |
|
$4920 less |
Jade's salary at first is repeated. Make Jade's salary at first the same. LCM of 7 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Jade will have less than Linda in the end
= 48 u - 7 u
= 41 u
41 u = 4920
1 u = 4920 ÷ 41 = 120
Linda's salary
= 48 u
= 48 x 120
= $5760
Answer(s): $5760
