Lynn and Kimberly went shopping with a total of $336. After Lynn spent
34 of her money and Kimberly spent $39, the ratio of Kimberly's money became 5 times as much as Lynn's money. Find the ratio of Lynn's money to Kimberly's money at first.
| |
Lynn |
Kimberly |
| Before |
4 u |
5 u + 39 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 39 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Lynn and Kimberly in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Lynn and Kimberly had at first
= 4 u + 5 u + 39
= 9 u + 39
9 u + 39 = 336
4 u + 3 u = 336 - 39
9 u = 297
1 u = 297 ÷ 9 = 33
Amount that Lynn had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 33
= $132
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 336 - 132
= $204
At first
Lynn : Kimberly
132 : 204
11 : 17
Answer(s): 11 : 17
