Jaslyn and Elyse went shopping with a total of $468. After Jaslyn spent
45 of her money and Elyse spent $36, the ratio of Elyse's money became 3 times as much as Jaslyn's money. Find the ratio of Jaslyn's money to Elyse's money at first.
| |
Jaslyn |
Elyse |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 36 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 36 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Jaslyn and Elyse in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Jaslyn and Elyse had at first
= 5 u + 3 u + 36
= 8 u + 36
8 u + 36 = 468
5 u + 4 u = 468 - 36
8 u = 432
1 u = 432 ÷ 8 = 54
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 54
= $270
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 468 - 270
= $198
At first
Jaslyn : Elyse
270 : 198
15 : 11
Answer(s): 15 : 11
