Natalie and Xuan went shopping with a total of $759. After Natalie spent
56 of her money and Xuan spent $69, the ratio of Xuan's money became 4 times as much as Natalie's money. Find the ratio of Natalie's money to Xuan's money at first.
| |
Natalie |
Xuan |
| Before |
6 u |
4 u + 69 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 69 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Natalie and Xuan in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Natalie and Xuan had at first
= 6 u + 4 u + 69
= 10 u + 69
10 u + 69 = 759
6 u + 5 u = 759 - 69
10 u = 690
1 u = 690 ÷ 10 = 69
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 69
= $414
Amount that Xuan had at first
= 759 - 414
= $345
At first
Natalie : Xuan
414 : 345
6 : 5
Answer(s): 6 : 5
