Neave and Paul had some allowance in the ratio of 5 : 9. They shared some money to buy a bracelet for their niece. The ratio of the amount paid by Neave to the amount paid by Paul was 1 : 2. If Paul was left with $63 and Neave had spent
35 of his money, how much was the bracelet they bought?
| |
Neave |
Paul |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 6 u |
Comparing the
amounts spent |
- 1x3 |
- 2x3 |
| After |
2 u |
63 |
The amount that Neave spent is repeated. Make the amount that Neave spent the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Neave spent
=
35 x 5 u
= 3 u
Amount that Paul spent
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Amount that Paul had left
= 9 u - 6 u
= 3 u
3 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 3 = 21
Price of the bracelet
= 3 u + 6 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
Answer(s): $189
