The ratio of the amount of money that Jean and Zoe brought along was 3 : 4. For their cousin's gift, Jean and Zoe shared the cost in the ratio of 2 : 3. Jean used up
25 of her money to pay for her share. After paying for her share, Zoe had $143 left. How much was the gift?
|
Jean |
Zoe |
Before |
3 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 1.2 u |
- 1.8 u |
Comparing the cost shared between Jean and Zoe |
- 2 p = - 1.2 u |
- 3 p = - 1.8 u |
After |
1.8 u |
143 |
Amount that Jean spent on the gift
=
25 x 3 u
= 1.2 u
2 p = 1.2 u
1 p = 1.2 u ÷ 2 = 0.6
3 p = 3 x 0.6 = 1.8 u
Amount that Zoe had left
= 4 u - 1.8 u
= 2.2 u
2.2 u = 143
1 u = 143 ÷ 2.2 = 65
Cost of the gift
= 1.2 u + 1.8 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 65
= $195
Answer: $195