Tina's salary to Jade's salary is 2 : 7. If Tina spends
47 of her salary, she will have $3010 less than Jade. How much salary does Jade have?
| |
Tina |
Jade |
Comparing Tina
and Jade at first |
2x7 =
14 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x2 =
14 u |
|
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
3x2 =
6 u |
49 u |
Comparing Tina
and Jade in the end |
|
$3010 less |
Tina's salary at first is repeated. Make Tina's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Amount that Tina will have less than Jade in the end
= 49 u - 6 u
= 43 u
43 u = 3010
1 u = 3010 ÷ 43 = 70
Jade's salary
= 49 u
= 49 x 70
= $3430
Answer(s): $3430
