Fanny, Roshel and Erika had a sum of money. The amount of money Fanny had was
34 of the amount of money Roshel had. The ratio of the amount of money Roshel had to the total amount of money Erika and Roshel had was 2: 5. After Erika gave $55 to Roshel, she had as much money as Roshel. How much more money did Erika have than Fanny in the end?
Fanny |
Roshel |
Erika |
3x1 = 3 u |
4x1 = 4 u |
|
|
2x2 = 4 u |
3x2 = 6 u |
3 u |
4 u |
6 u |
The amount that Roshel had is the repeated identity. Make the amount that Roshel had the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
|
Fanny |
Roshel |
Erika |
Before |
3 u |
4 u |
6 u |
Change |
No change |
+ 55 |
- 55 |
After |
3 u |
4 u + 55 |
6 u - 55 |
The amount that Erika and Roshel had in the end is the same.
6 u - 55 = 4 u + 55
6 u - 4 u = 55 + 55
2 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 2 = 55
Amount that Erika had more than Fanny in the end
= 6 u - 55 - 3 u
= 3 u - 55
= 3 x 55 - 55
= 165 - 55
= $110
Answer(s): $110