Vanessa's salary to Hazel's salary is 2 : 7. If Vanessa spends
34 of her salary, Hazel will have $1170 more than her. How much salary does Vanessa have?
| |
Vanessa |
Hazel |
Comparing Vanessa
and Hazel at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
7x2 =
14 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
14 u |
Comparing Vanessa
and Hazel in the end |
|
$1170 more |
Vanessa's salary at first is repeated. Make Vanessa's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Hazel will have more than Vanessa in the end
= 14 u - 1 u
= 13 u
13 u = 1170
1 u = 1170 ÷ 13 = 90
Vanessa's salary
= 4 u
= 4 x 90
= $360
Answer(s): $360
