Nick and Jack had some allowance in the ratio of 5 : 11. They shared some money to buy a bracelet for their cousin. The ratio of the amount paid by Nick to the amount paid by Jack was 1 : 3. If Jack was left with $42 and Nick had spent
35 of his money, how much was the bracelet they bought?
| |
Nick |
Jack |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 9 u |
Comparing the
amounts spent |
- 1x3 |
- 3x3 |
| After |
2 u |
42 |
The amount that Nick spent is repeated. Make the amount that Nick spent the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Nick spent
=
35 x 5 u
= 3 u
Amount that Jack spent
= 3 x 3 u
= 9 u
Amount that Jack had left
= 11 u - 9 u
= 2 u
2 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 2 = 21
Price of the bracelet
= 3 u + 9 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 21
= $252
Answer(s): $252
