Raeann's salary is 60% more than Cathy's salary. When their salaries are decreased by 70%, their combined salaries will be $1326. How much was Raeann's salary before the decrease?
| |
Raeann |
Cathy |
Total |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
13 u |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 9.1 u |
| After |
? |
? |
3.9 u
$1326 |
100% + 60% = 160%
RaeannCathy =
160100 =
85 Combined salaries at first
= 8 u + 5 u
= 13 u
Decrease in the combined salaries
= 70% x 13 u
=
70100 x 13 u
= 9.1 u
Combined salaries in the end
= 13 u + 9.1 u
= 3.9 u
3.9 u = 1326
1 u = 1326 ÷ 3.9 = 340
Raeann's salary before the decrease
= 8 u
= 8 x 340
= $2720
Answer: $2720
