Vanessa's salary is 60% more than Shiyun's salary. When their salaries are decreased by 40%, their combined salaries will be $1560. How much was Vanessa's salary before the decrease?
| |
Vanessa |
Shiyun |
Total |
| Before |
8 u |
5 u |
13 u |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 5.2 u |
| After |
? |
? |
7.8 u
$1560 |
100% + 60% = 160%
VanessaShiyun =
160100 =
85 Combined salaries at first
= 8 u + 5 u
= 13 u
Decrease in the combined salaries
= 40% x 13 u
=
40100 x 13 u
= 5.2 u
Combined salaries in the end
= 13 u + 5.2 u
= 7.8 u
7.8 u = 1560
1 u = 1560 ÷ 7.8 = 200
Vanessa's salary before the decrease
= 8 u
= 8 x 200
= $1600
Answer: $1600
