Question

Eric and Shiloh each have a savings account. The ratio of Eric’s account balance to Shiloh’s account balance is 4:3. Together they have a total of $140 in their accounts. Use the tape diagram below to help you determine the balance of Eric’s account. [Type your answer as a number.]

Answer 1

80

Explanation:

4 : 3

4x + 3x = 140

7x = 140

x =20

4*20 = eric's amount

= 80

Answer 2

Eric 80

Explanation:

Take 4+3 = 7

140 /7 = 20

There is 20 in each block

Eric gets 4 of the blocks so 4*20 = 80

Shiloh gets 3 of the blocks 3*20 = 60