Tammy and Emma went shopping with a total of $848. After Tammy spent
56 of her money and Emma spent $56, the ratio of Emma's money became 3 times as much as Tammy's money. Find the ratio of Tammy's money to Emma's money at first.
| |
Tammy |
Emma |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 56 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 56 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Tammy and Emma in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Tammy and Emma had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 56
= 9 u + 56
9 u + 56 = 848
6 u + 5 u = 848 - 56
9 u = 792
1 u = 792 ÷ 9 = 88
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 88
= $528
Amount that Emma had at first
= 848 - 528
= $320
At first
Tammy : Emma
528 : 320
33 : 20
Answer(s): 33 : 20
