Min and Natalie went shopping with a total of $836. After Min spent
34 of her money and Natalie spent $76, the ratio of Natalie's money became 4 times as much as Min's money. Find the ratio of Min's money to Natalie's money at first.
| |
Min |
Natalie |
| Before |
4 u |
4 u + 76 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 76 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Min and Natalie in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Min and Natalie had at first
= 4 u + 4 u + 76
= 8 u + 76
8 u + 76 = 836
4 u + 3 u = 836 - 76
8 u = 760
1 u = 760 ÷ 8 = 95
Amount that Min had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 95
= $380
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 836 - 380
= $456
At first
Min : Natalie
380 : 456
5 : 6
Answer(s): 5 : 6
