Hazel and Jaslyn went shopping with a total of $299. After Hazel spent
56 of her money and Jaslyn spent $65, the ratio of Jaslyn's money became 3 times as much as Hazel's money. Find the ratio of Hazel's money to Jaslyn's money at first.
| |
Hazel |
Jaslyn |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 65 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 65 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Hazel and Jaslyn in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Hazel and Jaslyn had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 65
= 9 u + 65
9 u + 65 = 299
6 u + 5 u = 299 - 65
9 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 9 = 26
Amount that Hazel had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 26
= $156
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 299 - 156
= $143
At first
Hazel : Jaslyn
156 : 143
12 : 11
Answer(s): 12 : 11
