At first, Joelle had $69 and Marion had $56. Then Marion spent $44 on a pair of jeans and Joelle received $78 from her father. In the end, what is the ratio of the amount of money Joelle had to the amount of money Marion had? Give your answer in the simplest form.
|
Joelle |
Marion |
Before |
69 |
56 |
Change |
+ 78 |
- 44 |
After |
147 |
12 |
Amount that Joelle had in the end
= 69 + 78
= $147
Amount that Marion had in the end
= 56 - 44
= $12
Joelle : Marion
147 : 12
(÷3)49 : 4
Answer(s): 49 : 4