Gabby's salary to Jaslyn's salary is 4 : 7. If Gabby spends
56 of her salary, she will have $380 less than Jaslyn. How much salary does Jaslyn have?
| |
Gabby |
Jaslyn |
Comparing Gabby
and Jaslyn at first |
4x3 =
12 u |
7x3 =
21 u |
Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
|
Change |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
21 u |
Comparing Gabby
and Jaslyn in the end |
|
$380 less |
Gabby's salary at first is repeated. Make Gabby's salary at first the same. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
Amount that Gabby will have less than Jaslyn in the end
= 21 u - 2 u
= 19 u
19 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 19 = 20
Jaslyn's salary
= 21 u
= 21 x 20
= $420
Answer(s): $420
