Marion and Jaslyn went shopping with a total of $322. After Marion spent
56 of her money and Jaslyn spent $69, the ratio of Jaslyn's money became 5 times as much as Marion's money. Find the ratio of Marion's money to Jaslyn's money at first.
| |
Marion |
Jaslyn |
| Before |
6 u |
5 u + 69 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 69 |
| After |
1 u |
|
| Comparing between Marion and Jaslyn in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
Total amount that Marion and Jaslyn had at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 69
= 11 u + 69
11 u + 69 = 322
6 u + 5 u = 322 - 69
11 u = 253
1 u = 253 ÷ 11 = 23
Amount that Marion had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 23
= $138
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 322 - 138
= $184
At first
Marion : Jaslyn
138 : 184
3 : 4
Answer(s): 3 : 4
