Wendy and Winnie went shopping with a total of $465. After Wendy spent
34 of her money and Winnie spent $60, the ratio of Winnie's money became 5 times as much as Wendy's money. Find the ratio of Wendy's money to Winnie's money at first.
| |
Wendy |
Winnie |
| Before |
4 u |
5 u + 60 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 60 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Wendy and Winnie in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Wendy and Winnie had at first
= 4 u + 5 u + 60
= 9 u + 60
9 u + 60 = 465
4 u + 3 u = 465 - 60
9 u = 405
1 u = 405 ÷ 9 = 45
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 45
= $180
Amount that Winnie had at first
= 465 - 180
= $285
At first
Wendy : Winnie
180 : 285
12 : 19
Answer(s): 12 : 19
