Kimberly and Hazel went shopping with a total of $306. After Kimberly spent
56 of her money and Hazel spent $66, the ratio of Hazel's money became 4 times as much as Kimberly's money. Find the ratio of Kimberly's money to Hazel's money at first.
| |
Kimberly |
Hazel |
| Before |
6 u |
4 u + 66 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 66 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Kimberly and Hazel in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Kimberly and Hazel had at first
= 6 u + 4 u + 66
= 10 u + 66
10 u + 66 = 306
6 u + 5 u = 306 - 66
10 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 10 = 24
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 24
= $144
Amount that Hazel had at first
= 306 - 144
= $162
At first
Kimberly : Hazel
144 : 162
8 : 9
Answer(s): 8 : 9
