Victoria and Jade went shopping with a total of $495. After Victoria spent
56 of her money and Jade spent $45, the ratio of Jade's money became 4 times as much as Victoria's money. Find the ratio of Victoria's money to Jade's money at first.
| |
Victoria |
Jade |
| Before |
6 u |
4 u + 45 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 45 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Victoria and Jade in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Victoria and Jade had at first
= 6 u + 4 u + 45
= 10 u + 45
10 u + 45 = 495
6 u + 5 u = 495 - 45
10 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 10 = 45
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 45
= $270
Amount that Jade had at first
= 495 - 270
= $225
At first
Victoria : Jade
270 : 225
6 : 5
Answer(s): 6 : 5
