The ratio of the amount of money that Esther and Kimberly brought along was 3 : 4. For their cousin's souvenir, Esther and Kimberly shared the cost in the ratio of 2 : 3. Esther used up
25 of her money to pay for her share. After paying for her share, Kimberly had $209 left. How much was the souvenir?
| |
Esther |
Kimberly |
| Before |
3 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 1.2 u |
- 1.8 u |
Comparing the cost shared
between Esther and Kimberly |
- 2 p =
- 1.2 u |
- 3 p =
- 1.8 u |
| After |
1.8 u |
209 |
Amount that Esther spent on the souvenir
=
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 Kimberly had left
= 4 u - 1.8 u
= 2.2 u
2.2 u = 209
1 u = 209 ÷ 2.2 = 95
Cost of the souvenir
= 1.2 u + 1.8 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 95
= $285
Answer: $285
