Ben and Oscar had some allowance in the ratio of 5 : 11. They shared some money to buy a bracelet for their friend. The ratio of the amount paid by Ben to the amount paid by Oscar was 1 : 4. If Oscar was left with $72 and Ben had spent
25 of his money, how much was the bracelet they bought?
| |
Ben |
Oscar |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 8 u |
Comparing the
amounts spent |
- 1x2 |
- 4x2 |
| After |
3 u |
72 |
The amount that Ben spent is repeated. Make the amount that Ben spent the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Ben spent
=
25 x 5 u
= 2 u
Amount that Oscar spent
= 4 x 2 u
= 8 u
Amount that Oscar had left
= 11 u - 8 u
= 3 u
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Price of the bracelet
= 2 u + 8 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 24
= $240
Answer(s): $240
