Cindy and Kimberly went shopping with a total of $288. After Cindy spent
56 of her money and Kimberly spent $46, the ratio of Kimberly's money became 5 times as much as Cindy's money. Find the ratio of Cindy's money to Kimberly's money at first.
|
Cindy |
Kimberly |
Before |
6 u |
5 u + 46 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 46 |
After |
1 u |
|
Comparing between Cindy and Kimberly in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Cindy and Kimberly had at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 46
= 11 u + 46
11 u + 46 = 288
6 u + 5 u = 288 - 46
11 u = 242
1 u = 242 ÷ 11 = 22
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 22
= $132
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 288 - 132
= $156
At first
Cindy : Kimberly
132 : 156
11 : 13
Answer(s): 11 : 13