Julie's salary is 20% less than Gwen's salary. When their salaries are increased by 80%, their combined salaries will be $5994. How much was Gwen's salary before the increase?
| |
Julie |
Gwen |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
5 u |
9 u |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
+ 7.2 u |
| After |
? |
? |
16.2 u
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100% - 20% = 80%
JulieGwen =
80100 =
45 Combined salaries at first
= 4 u + 5 u
= 9 u
Increase in the combined salaries
= 80% x 9 u
=
80100 x 9 u
= 7.2 u
Combined salaries in the end
= 9 u + 7.2 u
= 16.2 u
16.2 u = 5994
1 u = 5994 ÷ 16.2 = 370
Gwen's salary before the increase
= 5 u
= 5 x 370
= $1850
Answer: $1850
