Barbara and Jaslyn went shopping with a total of $504. After Barbara spent
56 of her money and Jaslyn spent $44, the ratio of Jaslyn's money became 4 times as much as Barbara's money. Find the ratio of Barbara's money to Jaslyn's money at first.
|
Barbara |
Jaslyn |
Before |
6 u |
4 u + 44 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 44 |
After |
1 u |
|
Comparing between Barbara and Jaslyn in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Barbara and Jaslyn had at first
= 6 u + 4 u + 44
= 10 u + 44
10 u + 44 = 504
6 u + 5 u = 504 - 44
10 u = 460
1 u = 460 ÷ 10 = 46
Amount that Barbara had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 46
= $276
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 504 - 276
= $228
At first
Barbara : Jaslyn
276 : 228
23 : 19
Answer(s): 23 : 19