At first, Jean had $43 and Natalie had $75. Then Natalie spent $59 on a pair of jeans and Jean received $99 from her father. In the end, what is the ratio of the amount of money Natalie had to the amount of money Jean had? Give your answer in the simplest form.
|
Jean |
Natalie |
Before |
43 |
75 |
Change |
+ 99 |
- 59 |
After |
142 |
16 |
Amount that Jean had in the end
= 43 + 99
= $142
Amount that Natalie had in the end
= 75 - 59
= $16
Natalie : Jean
16 : 142
(÷2)8 : 71
Answer(s): 8 : 71