Tina and Wendy went shopping with a total of $248. After Tina spent
34 of her money and Wendy spent $94, the ratio of Wendy's money became 3 times as much as Tina's money. Find the ratio of Tina's money to Wendy's money at first.
| |
Tina |
Wendy |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 94 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 94 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Tina and Wendy in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Tina and Wendy had at first
= 4 u + 3 u + 94
= 7 u + 94
7 u + 94 = 248
4 u + 3 u = 248 - 94
7 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 7 = 22
Amount that Tina had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 22
= $88
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 248 - 88
= $160
At first
Tina : Wendy
88 : 160
11 : 20
Answer(s): 11 : 20
