Kimberly's salary to Shiyun's salary is 3 : 8. If Kimberly spends
35 of her salary, Shiyun will have $340 more than her. How much salary does Kimberly have?
| |
Kimberly |
Shiyun |
Comparing Kimberly
and Shiyun at first |
3x5 =
15 u |
8x5 =
40 u |
Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
|
Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
2x3 =
6 u |
40 u |
Comparing Kimberly
and Shiyun in the end |
|
$340 more |
Kimberly's salary at first is repeated. Make Kimberly's salary at first the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Amount that Shiyun will have more than Kimberly in the end
= 40 u - 6 u
= 34 u
34 u = 340
1 u = 340 ÷ 34 = 10
Kimberly's salary
= 15 u
= 15 x 10
= $150
Answer(s): $150
