Jaslyn and Jane went shopping with a total of $256. After Jaslyn spent
56 of her money and Jane spent $40, the ratio of Jane's money became 3 times as much as Jaslyn's money. Find the ratio of Jaslyn's money to Jane's money at first.
| |
Jaslyn |
Jane |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 40 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 40 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Jaslyn and Jane in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Jaslyn and Jane had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 40
= 9 u + 40
9 u + 40 = 256
6 u + 5 u = 256 - 40
9 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 9 = 24
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 24
= $144
Amount that Jane had at first
= 256 - 144
= $112
At first
Jaslyn : Jane
144 : 112
9 : 7
Answer(s): 9 : 7
