Wendy and Kylie went shopping with a total of $224. After Wendy spent
34 of her money and Kylie spent $35, the ratio of Kylie's money became 5 times as much as Wendy's money. Find the ratio of Wendy's money to Kylie's money at first.
| |
Wendy |
Kylie |
| Before |
4 u |
5 u + 35 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 35 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Wendy and Kylie in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Wendy and Kylie had at first
= 4 u + 5 u + 35
= 9 u + 35
9 u + 35 = 224
4 u + 3 u = 224 - 35
9 u = 189
1 u = 189 ÷ 9 = 21
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 21
= $84
Amount that Kylie had at first
= 224 - 84
= $140
At first
Wendy : Kylie
84 : 140
3 : 5
Answer(s): 3 : 5
