Kylie's salary to Irene's salary is 5 : 7. If Kylie spends
37 of her salary, Irene will have $2030 more than her. How much salary does Kylie have?
| |
Kylie |
Irene |
Comparing Kylie
and Irene at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
4x5 =
20 u |
49 u |
Comparing Kylie
and Irene in the end |
|
$2030 more |
Kylie's salary at first is repeated. Make Kylie's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Irene will have more than Kylie in the end
= 49 u - 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 2030
1 u = 2030 ÷ 29 = 70
Kylie's salary
= 35 u
= 35 x 70
= $2450
Answer(s): $2450
