Question

Kate and Nora each have a sum of money. The ratio of the amount of money Kate has to that of Nora is 3 : 5. After Nora gives $150 to Kate, the ratio of the amount of money Kate has to that of Nora becomes 7 : 9. Find the sum of money Kate had initially.

Answer 1

900

Explanation:

K N

3x 5x

3x+150:5x-150=7:9

3x+150/5x-150=7/9

9(3x+150)=7(5x-150)

27x+1350=35x-1050

27x-35x=-1050-1350

-8x=-2400

8x=2400

X=2400/8

X=300

Kate money 3x=3×300=900

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