The ratio of Jenna's money to Brandy's money is 5:7. After Jenna spent $90, the ratio became 3:7. How much money did Brandy have?

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Michael Simmons

16 May, 09:21

The ratio of Jenna's money to Brandy's money is 5:7. After Jenna spent $90, the ratio became 3:7. How much money did Brandy have?

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Jovany Wise · Answer 1

Jenna spent, so brandy's money is constant

5:7 to 3:7

7=7 so

5 to 3 is 90 dollars

5-3=2

2units=90

divid eby 2

1unit=45

brandy=7 units

1unit=45

times 7 both sides

7unit=315

brandy has and had $315