Cathy's salary to Shiyun's salary is 5 : 8. If Cathy spends
57 of her salary, she will have $5060 less than Shiyun. How much salary does Shiyun have?
| |
Cathy |
Shiyun |
Comparing Cathy
and Shiyun at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
8x7 =
56 u |
Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
Change |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
2x5 =
10 u |
56 u |
Comparing Cathy
and Shiyun in the end |
|
$5060 less |
Cathy's salary at first is repeated. Make Cathy's salary at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Cathy will have less than Shiyun in the end
= 56 u - 10 u
= 46 u
46 u = 5060
1 u = 5060 ÷ 46 = 110
Shiyun's salary
= 56 u
= 56 x 110
= $6160
Answer(s): $6160
