Gabby and Nora went shopping with a total of $320. After Gabby spent
34 of her money and Nora spent $68, the ratio of Nora's money became 5 times as much as Gabby's money. Find the ratio of Gabby's money to Nora's money at first.
|
Gabby |
Nora |
Before |
4 u |
5 u + 68 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 68 |
After |
1 u |
|
Comparing between Gabby and Nora in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Gabby and Nora had at first
= 4 u + 5 u + 68
= 9 u + 68
9 u + 68 = 320
4 u + 3 u = 320 - 68
9 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 9 = 28
Amount that Gabby had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 28
= $112
Amount that Nora had at first
= 320 - 112
= $208
At first
Gabby : Nora
112 : 208
7 : 13
Answer(s): 7 : 13