The
cost of a birthday present was shared between Benjamin and Christopher. At
first, Benjamin paid 2/3 of what Christopher paid. when Benjamin paid $50 more,
he ended up paying 4/5 of what Christopher paid. how much was the cost of the
present?
Soultion:
Hi
use total unchanged (cost of the present is constant)
First B:C = 2:3 (total 5u)
After B:C = 4:5 (total 9u)
Change total units to 45u
First B:C = 2:3 (x9) --> 18:27
After B:C = 4:5 (x5) --> 20:25
2u --> 50
1u --> 25
Cost of present 45u --> $1125
First B:C = 2:3 (total 5u)
After B:C = 4:5 (total 9u)
Change total units to 45u
First B:C = 2:3 (x9) --> 18:27
After B:C = 4:5 (x5) --> 20:25
2u --> 50
1u --> 25
Cost of present 45u --> $1125
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