At first, Jade had $36 and Natalie had $53. Then Natalie spent $44 on a pair of jeans and Jade received $45 from her father. In the end, what is the ratio of the amount of money Natalie had to the amount of money Jade had? Give your answer in the simplest form.
|
Jade |
Natalie |
Before |
36 |
53 |
Change |
+ 45 |
- 44 |
After |
81 |
9 |
Amount that Jade had in the end
= 36 + 45
= $81
Amount that Natalie had in the end
= 53 - 44
= $9
Natalie : Jade
9 : 81
(÷9)1 : 9
Answer(s): 1 : 9