Linda's salary to Esther's salary is 5 : 8. If Linda spends
34 of her salary, she will have $3240 less than Esther. How much salary does Esther have?
| |
Linda |
Esther |
Comparing Linda
and Esther at first |
5x4 =
20 u |
8x4 =
32 u |
Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
|
Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
32 u |
Comparing Linda
and Esther in the end |
|
$3240 less |
Linda's salary at first is repeated. Make Linda's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Linda will have less than Esther in the end
= 32 u - 5 u
= 27 u
27 u = 3240
1 u = 3240 ÷ 27 = 120
Esther's salary
= 32 u
= 32 x 120
= $3840
Answer(s): $3840
