Marion's salary to Vanessa's salary is 5 : 7. If Marion spends
56 of her salary, she will have $1110 less than Vanessa. How much salary does Vanessa have?
| |
Marion |
Vanessa |
Comparing Marion
and Vanessa at first |
5x6 =
30 u |
7x6 =
42 u |
Before |
6x5 =
30 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
42 u |
Comparing Marion
and Vanessa in the end |
|
$1110 less |
Marion's salary at first is repeated. Make Marion's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Marion will have less than Vanessa in the end
= 42 u - 5 u
= 37 u
37 u = 1110
1 u = 1110 ÷ 37 = 30
Vanessa's salary
= 42 u
= 42 x 30
= $1260
Answer(s): $1260
