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

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let Kate has x

and Nora has y sum of money

Now, According to Question

5

3

=

y

x

⇒y=

3

5

x

After Nora gives Kate Rs.150

9

7

=

y−150

x+150

⇒7y−1050=9x+1350⇒7y−9x=2400⇒7×

3

5

x−9x=2400⇒x=900

So, Kate had Rs.900 initially

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