Roshel and Joelle went shopping with a total of $667. After Roshel spent
56 of her money and Joelle spent $46, the ratio of Joelle's money became 3 times as much as Roshel's money. Find the ratio of Roshel's money to Joelle's money at first.
| |
Roshel |
Joelle |
| Before |
6 u |
3 u + 46 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 46 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Roshel and Joelle in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Roshel and Joelle had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 46
= 9 u + 46
9 u + 46 = 667
6 u + 5 u = 667 - 46
9 u = 621
1 u = 621 ÷ 9 = 69
Amount that Roshel had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 69
= $414
Amount that Joelle had at first
= 667 - 414
= $253
At first
Roshel : Joelle
414 : 253
18 : 11
Answer(s): 18 : 11
