Winnie and Tammy went shopping with a total of $396. After Winnie spent
56 of her money and Tammy spent $36, the ratio of Tammy's money became 3 times as much as Winnie's money. Find the ratio of Winnie's money to Tammy's money at first.
| |
Winnie |
Tammy |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 36 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 36 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Winnie and Tammy in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Winnie and Tammy had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 36
= 9 u + 36
9 u + 36 = 396
6 u + 5 u = 396 - 36
9 u = 360
1 u = 360 ÷ 9 = 40
Amount that Winnie had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 40
= $240
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 396 - 240
= $156
At first
Winnie : Tammy
240 : 156
20 : 13
Answer(s): 20 : 13
