Wendy's salary is 50% less than Dana's salary. When their salaries are decreased by 20%, their combined salaries will be $696. How much was Dana's salary before the decrease?
| |
Wendy |
Dana |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
2 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
- 0.6 u |
| After |
? |
? |
2.4 u
$696 |
100% - 50% = 50%
WendyDana =
50100 =
12 Combined salaries at first
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
Decrease in the combined salaries
= 20% x 3 u
=
20100 x 3 u
= 0.6 u
Combined salaries in the end
= 3 u + 0.6 u
= 2.4 u
2.4 u = 696
1 u = 696 ÷ 2.4 = 290
Dana's salary before the decrease
= 2 u
= 2 x 290
= $580
Answer: $580
