At first, Marion had $40 and Ivory had $79. Then Ivory spent $69 on a pair of jeans and Marion received $84 from her uncle. In the end, what is the ratio of the amount of money Marion had to the amount of money Ivory had? Give your answer in the simplest form.
|
Marion |
Ivory |
Before |
40 |
79 |
Change |
+ 84 |
- 69 |
After |
124 |
10 |
Amount that Marion had in the end
= 40 + 84
= $124
Amount that Ivory had in the end
= 79 - 69
= $10
Marion : Ivory
124 : 10
(÷2)62 : 5
Answer(s): 62 : 5