Julie and Kimberly went shopping with a total of $987. After Julie spent
45 of her money and Kimberly spent $47, the ratio of Kimberly's money became 5 times as much as Julie's money. Find the ratio of Julie's money to Kimberly's money at first.
| |
Julie |
Kimberly |
| Before |
5 u |
5 u + 47 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 47 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Julie and Kimberly in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Julie and Kimberly had at first
= 5 u + 5 u + 47
= 10 u + 47
10 u + 47 = 987
5 u + 4 u = 987 - 47
10 u = 940
1 u = 940 ÷ 10 = 94
Amount that Julie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 94
= $470
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 987 - 470
= $517
At first
Julie : Kimberly
470 : 517
10 : 11
Answer(s): 10 : 11
