Winnie and Xandra went shopping with a total of $310. After Winnie spent
34 of her money and Xandra spent $62, the ratio of Xandra's money became 4 times as much as Winnie's money. Find the ratio of Winnie's money to Xandra's money at first.
| |
Winnie |
Xandra |
| Before |
4 u |
4 u + 62 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 62 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Winnie and Xandra in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Winnie and Xandra had at first
= 4 u + 4 u + 62
= 8 u + 62
8 u + 62 = 310
4 u + 3 u = 310 - 62
8 u = 248
1 u = 248 ÷ 8 = 31
Amount that Winnie had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 31
= $124
Amount that Xandra had at first
= 310 - 124
= $186
At first
Winnie : Xandra
124 : 186
2 : 3
Answer(s): 2 : 3
