Joelle and Tina went shopping with a total of $840. After Joelle spent
56 of her money and Tina spent $92, the ratio of Tina's money became 5 times as much as Joelle's money. Find the ratio of Joelle's money to Tina's money at first.
|
Joelle |
Tina |
Before |
6 u |
5 u + 92 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 92 |
After |
1 u |
|
Comparing between Joelle and Tina in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Joelle and Tina had at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 92
= 11 u + 92
11 u + 92 = 840
6 u + 5 u = 840 - 92
11 u = 748
1 u = 748 ÷ 11 = 68
Amount that Joelle had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 68
= $408
Amount that Tina had at first
= 840 - 408
= $432
At first
Joelle : Tina
408 : 432
17 : 18
Answer(s): 17 : 18