The ratio of the amount of money that Kylie and Jade brought along was 4 : 5. For their sister's gift, Kylie and Jade shared the cost in the ratio of 2 : 3. Kylie used up
25 of her money to pay for her share. After paying for her share, Jade had $286 left. How much was the gift?
|
Kylie |
Jade |
Before |
4 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 1.6 u |
- 2.4 u |
Comparing the cost shared between Kylie and Jade |
- 2 p = - 1.6 u |
- 3 p = - 2.4 u |
After |
2.4 u |
286 |
Amount that Kylie spent on the gift
=
25 x 4 u
= 1.6 u
2 p = 1.6 u
1 p = 1.6 u ÷ 2 = 0.8
3 p = 3 x 0.8 = 2.4 u
Amount that Jade had left
= 5 u - 2.4 u
= 2.6 u
2.6 u = 286
1 u = 286 ÷ 2.6 = 110
Cost of the gift
= 1.6 u + 2.4 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 110
= $440
Answer: $440