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

Mr . Li's salary = $ 2950

Explanation:

Ratio = 7 : 8

Total part = 7+8 = 15

Mr. Lim's part = 7/15

Total salary = $ x

Mr. Lim's salary = $ 2450

`(7)/(15)*x= 2450\\\\\\x = 2450*(15)/(7)\\\\`

x = 370 * 15

x = $ 5550

Mr . Li's salary =
`(8)/(15)*5550`

= 8 * 370

= $ 2950