Wendy and Jade went shopping with a total of $603. After Wendy spent
45 of her money and Jade spent $67, the ratio of Jade's money became 3 times as much as Wendy's money. Find the ratio of Wendy's money to Jade's money at first.
| |
Wendy |
Jade |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 67 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 67 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Wendy and Jade in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Wendy and Jade had at first
= 5 u + 3 u + 67
= 8 u + 67
8 u + 67 = 603
5 u + 4 u = 603 - 67
8 u = 536
1 u = 536 ÷ 8 = 67
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 67
= $335
Amount that Jade had at first
= 603 - 335
= $268
At first
Wendy : Jade
335 : 268
5 : 4
Answer(s): 5 : 4
