Victoria's salary to Usha's salary is 2 : 9. If Victoria spends
34 of her salary, she will have $850 less than Usha. How much salary does Usha have?
| |
Victoria |
Usha |
Comparing Victoria
and Usha at first |
2x2 =
4 u |
9x2 =
18 u |
Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
|
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x1 =
1 u |
18 u |
Comparing Victoria
and Usha in the end |
|
$850 less |
Victoria's salary at first is repeated. Make Victoria's salary at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Victoria will have less than Usha in the end
= 18 u - 1 u
= 17 u
17 u = 850
1 u = 850 ÷ 17 = 50
Usha's salary
= 18 u
= 18 x 50
= $900
Answer(s): $900
