At first, Pamela had $72 and Opal had $84. Then Opal spent $26 on a pair of jeans and Pamela received $90 from her uncle. In the end, what is the ratio of the amount of money Opal had to the amount of money Pamela had? Give your answer in the simplest form.
|
Pamela |
Opal |
Before |
72 |
84 |
Change |
+ 90 |
- 26 |
After |
162 |
58 |
Amount that Pamela had in the end
= 72 + 90
= $162
Amount that Opal had in the end
= 84 - 26
= $58
Opal : Pamela
58 : 162
(÷2)29 : 81
Answer(s): 29 : 81