Winnie's salary to Jen's salary is 5 : 7. If Winnie spends
27 of her salary, Jen will have $240 more than her. How much salary does Winnie have?
| |
Winnie |
Jen |
Comparing Winnie
and Jen at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
5x5 =
25 u |
49 u |
Comparing Winnie
and Jen in the end |
|
$240 more |
Winnie's salary at first is repeated. Make Winnie's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Jen will have more than Winnie in the end
= 49 u - 25 u
= 24 u
24 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 24 = 10
Winnie's salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 10
= $350
Answer(s): $350
