Harry and Michael had some allowance in the ratio of 5 : 8. They shared some money to buy a bracelet for their mother. The ratio of the amount paid by Harry to the amount paid by Michael was 1 : 2. If Michael was left with $60 and Harry had spent
25 of his money, how much was the bracelet they bought?
| |
Harry |
Michael |
| Before |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 4 u |
Comparing the
amounts spent |
- 1x2 |
- 2x2 |
| After |
3 u |
60 |
The amount that Harry spent is repeated. Make the amount that Harry spent the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Harry spent
=
25 x 5 u
= 2 u
Amount that Michael spent
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Amount that Michael had left
= 8 u - 4 u
= 4 u
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Price of the bracelet
= 2 u + 4 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 15
= $90
Answer(s): $90
