Pamela's salary to Vanessa's salary is 3 : 7. If Pamela spends
25 of her salary, Vanessa will have $2080 more than her. How much salary does Pamela have?
| |
Pamela |
Vanessa |
Comparing Pamela
and Vanessa at first |
3x5 =
15 u |
7x5 =
35 u |
Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
|
Change |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
3x3 =
9 u |
35 u |
Comparing Pamela
and Vanessa in the end |
|
$2080 more |
Pamela's salary at first is repeated. Make Pamela's salary at first the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Amount that Vanessa will have more than Pamela in the end
= 35 u - 9 u
= 26 u
26 u = 2080
1 u = 2080 ÷ 26 = 80
Pamela's salary
= 15 u
= 15 x 80
= $1200
Answer(s): $1200
