Question

The ratio of Mr Lim's salary to that of Mr Li is 7:8. If Mr Lim's salary is $2450, what is Mr Li's salary?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mr . Li's salary = $ 2950

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio  = 7 : 8

Total part = 7+8 = 15

Mr. Lim's part = 7/15

Total salary = $ x

Mr. Lim's salary = $ 2450

$\dfrac{7}{15}*x= 2450\\\\\\x = 2450*\dfrac{15}{7}$

x = 370 * 15

x = $ 5550

Mr . Li's salary = $\dfrac{8}{15}*5550$

                       = 8 * 370

                       = $ 2950