Kylie's salary to Shannon's salary is 2 : 7. If Kylie spends
37 of her salary, Shannon will have $2050 more than her. How much salary does Kylie have?
| |
Kylie |
Shannon |
Comparing Kylie
and Shannon at first |
2x7 =
14 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x2 =
14 u |
|
Change |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
4x2 =
8 u |
49 u |
Comparing Kylie
and Shannon in the end |
|
$2050 more |
Kylie's salary at first is repeated. Make Kylie's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Amount that Shannon will have more than Kylie in the end
= 49 u - 8 u
= 41 u
41 u = 2050
1 u = 2050 ÷ 41 = 50
Kylie's salary
= 14 u
= 14 x 50
= $700
Answer(s): $700
