Emily and Jean went shopping with a total of $924. After Emily spent
56 of her money and Jean spent $33, the ratio of Jean's money became 3 times as much as Emily's money. Find the ratio of Emily's money to Jean's money at first.
| |
Emily |
Jean |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 33 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 33 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Emily and Jean in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Emily and Jean had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 33
= 9 u + 33
9 u + 33 = 924
6 u + 5 u = 924 - 33
9 u = 891
1 u = 891 ÷ 9 = 99
Amount that Emily had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 99
= $594
Amount that Jean had at first
= 924 - 594
= $330
At first
Emily : Jean
594 : 330
9 : 5
Answer(s): 9 : 5
