Question

The ratio of Val's savings to Dan is 2:3 at first. After Dan spent P3000.00, Val's saving became 11/3 more of that Dan's remaining savings. What is the total amount of saving the two had at first

Answer 1

Answer:

P.7500.00

Step-by-step explanation:

We are told that:

The ratio of Val's savings to Dan is 2:3 at first.

Now, Dan spent P3000.00 and Val's saving became 1⅓ more of that Dan's remaining savings.

Let's say the total amount of savings they had at first was x.

Thus;

Val had: 2x/5

Dan had: 3x/5

Now, Dan spent P3000.00.

So amount Dan has left = (3x/5) - 3000

We are told Val's savings is now 1⅓ = 4/3 times that of Dan's remaining savings

Thus; 2x/5 = (4/3)((3x/5) - 3000)

2x/5 = 12x/15 - 4000

Multiply through by 15 to get;

6x = 12x - (3000 × 15)

6x = 12x - 45000

Rearranging, we have;

12x - 6x = 45000

6x = 45000

x = 45000/6

x = P.7500