The ratio of the amount of money that Elyse and Gabby brought along was 3 : 4. For their cousin's gift, Elyse and Gabby shared the cost in the ratio of 2 : 3. Elyse used up
25 of her money to pay for her share. After paying for her share, Gabby had $132 left. How much was the gift?
| |
Elyse |
Gabby |
| Before |
3 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 1.2 u |
- 1.8 u |
Comparing the cost shared
between Elyse and Gabby |
- 2 p =
- 1.2 u |
- 3 p =
- 1.8 u |
| After |
1.8 u |
132 |
Amount that Elyse spent on the gift
=
25 x 3 u
= 1.2 u
2 p = 1.2 u
1 p = 1.2 u ÷ 2 = 0.6
3 p = 3 x 0.6 = 1.8 u
Amount that Gabby had left
= 4 u - 1.8 u
= 2.2 u
2.2 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 2.2 = 60
Cost of the gift
= 1.2 u + 1.8 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 60
= $180
Answer: $180
