Jaslyn's salary is 40% more than Ivory's salary. When their salaries are increased by 20%, their combined salaries will be $4032. How much was Jaslyn's salary before the increase?
| |
Jaslyn |
Ivory |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
12 u |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
+ 2.4 u |
| After |
? |
? |
14.4 u
$4032 |
100% + 40% = 140%
JaslynIvory =
140100 =
75 Combined salaries at first
= 7 u + 5 u
= 12 u
Increase in the combined salaries
= 20% x 12 u
=
20100 x 12 u
= 2.4 u
Combined salaries in the end
= 12 u + 2.4 u
= 14.4 u
14.4 u = 4032
1 u = 4032 ÷ 14.4 = 280
Jaslyn's salary before the increase
= 7 u
= 7 x 280
= $1960
Answer: $1960
