Julie and Abi went shopping with a total of $483. After Julie spent
45 of her money and Abi spent $69, the ratio of Abi's money became 4 times as much as Julie's money. Find the ratio of Julie's money to Abi's money at first.
| |
Julie |
Abi |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 69 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 69 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Julie and Abi in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
Total amount that Julie and Abi had at first
= 5 u + 4 u + 69
= 9 u + 69
9 u + 69 = 483
5 u + 4 u = 483 - 69
9 u = 414
1 u = 414 ÷ 9 = 46
Amount that Julie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 46
= $230
Amount that Abi had at first
= 483 - 230
= $253
At first
Julie : Abi
230 : 253
10 : 11
Answer(s): 10 : 11
