Raeann's salary to Anna's salary is 2 : 7. If Raeann spends
27 of her salary, Anna will have $2730 more than her. How much salary does Raeann have?
| |
Raeann |
Anna |
Comparing Raeann
and Anna at first |
2x7 =
14 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x2 =
14 u |
|
Change |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
5x2 =
10 u |
49 u |
Comparing Raeann
and Anna in the end |
|
$2730 more |
Raeann's salary at first is repeated. Make Raeann's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Amount that Anna will have more than Raeann in the end
= 49 u - 10 u
= 39 u
39 u = 2730
1 u = 2730 ÷ 39 = 70
Raeann's salary
= 14 u
= 14 x 70
= $980
Answer(s): $980
