Kimberly's and Victoria's savings were in the ratio of 4 : 9. Both of them shared the cost of their auntie's souvenir equally. Kimberly's remaining savings was
14 as much as Victoria's savings. What percentage of her savings did Kimberly spend? Correct the answer to 1 decimal place.
|
Kimberly |
Victoria |
Difference |
Before |
4x3 = 12 u |
9x3 = 27 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 7 u |
|
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
3x5 = 15 u |
Since Kimberly and Victoria shared the cost of their auntie's souvenir equally, the amount each paid for the souvenir is the same.
So, the difference in the amounts between Kimberly and Victoria at first and in the end remains the same. Make the difference in the amounts between Kimberly and Victoria at first and in the end the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
Amount that Kimberly spent on the souvenir
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
Percentage of her savings that Kimberly spent
=
712 x 100%
≈ 58.3%
Answer(s): 58.3%