Lynn and Yoko went shopping with a total of $494. After Lynn spent
34 of her money and Yoko spent $39, the ratio of Yoko's money became 3 times as much as Lynn's money. Find the ratio of Lynn's money to Yoko's money at first.
| |
Lynn |
Yoko |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 39 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 39 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Lynn and Yoko in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Lynn and Yoko had at first
= 4 u + 3 u + 39
= 7 u + 39
7 u + 39 = 494
4 u + 3 u = 494 - 39
7 u = 455
1 u = 455 ÷ 7 = 65
Amount that Lynn had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 65
= $260
Amount that Yoko had at first
= 494 - 260
= $234
At first
Lynn : Yoko
260 : 234
10 : 9
Answer(s): 10 : 9
