Hazel's salary to Linda's salary is 2 : 9. If Hazel spends
34 of her salary, she will have $1700 less than Linda. How much salary does Linda have?
| |
Hazel |
Linda |
Comparing Hazel
and Linda at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
9x2 =
18 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
18 u |
Comparing Hazel
and Linda in the end |
|
$1700 less |
Hazel's salary at first is repeated. Make Hazel's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Hazel will have less than Linda in the end
= 18 u - 1 u
= 17 u
17 u = 1700
1 u = 1700 ÷ 17 = 100
Linda's salary
= 18 u
= 18 x 100
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
