Fiona's salary to Zara's salary is 5 : 7. If Fiona spends
34 of her salary, Zara will have $460 more than her. How much salary does Fiona have?
| |
Fiona |
Zara |
Comparing Fiona
and Zara at first |
5x4 =
20 u |
7x4 =
28 u |
Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
|
Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
28 u |
Comparing Fiona
and Zara in the end |
|
$460 more |
Fiona's salary at first is repeated. Make Fiona's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Zara will have more than Fiona in the end
= 28 u - 5 u
= 23 u
23 u = 460
1 u = 460 ÷ 23 = 20
Fiona's salary
= 20 u
= 20 x 20
= $400
Answer(s): $400
