Vanessa and Abi went shopping with a total of $319. After Vanessa spent
56 of her money and Abi spent $22, the ratio of Abi's money became 3 times as much as Vanessa's money. Find the ratio of Vanessa's money to Abi's money at first.
|
Vanessa |
Abi |
Before |
6 u |
3 u + 22 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 22 |
After |
1 u |
|
Comparing between Vanessa and Abi in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
Total amount that Vanessa and Abi had at first
= 6 u + 3 u + 22
= 9 u + 22
9 u + 22 = 319
6 u + 5 u = 319 - 22
9 u = 297
1 u = 297 ÷ 9 = 33
Amount that Vanessa had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 33
= $198
Amount that Abi had at first
= 319 - 198
= $121
At first
Vanessa : Abi
198 : 121
18 : 11
Answer(s): 18 : 11