Question

A had $360 more than B. When A spent $144 and B spent half of his money, A had 6 times as much money as B, Find the ratio of the amount of money A had at first to that of B. Find the ratio of the amount of money A had at first to that of B. Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

13:3

Explanation:

A=x B=y

first; x= 360+y

later;x= 216+y

A:B

216+y: 1/2y = 6: 1

216+y/y÷2 =6/1

216+y = 3y

y = 108

first; x =360+y

360 +108

468

A:B = 468:108

13:3