Question

Gerard and Martin were both given a pay rise. Gerard was given a 25% pay rise and Martin was given a 5% pay rise. The ratio of Gerard’s salary to Martin’s salary is now 12:7. Martin is now paid £21000.
Work out Gerard’s pay before the pay rise

Answer 1

Answer:

£28,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Martin’s salary is 7/12 of Gerard’s salary. So, you have to multiply by the reciprocal, which is 12/7.

$\frac{12}{7}$×21,000 = 12×3000=36,000

Since Gerard salary was multiplied by 5/4, multiply by 4/5.

$\frac{4}{5}$×36,000 = 4×7200=28,000