Question 1191184
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Both Ross and Jackson have the same amount of money at first. Ross gives ¼ of his money to Jackson:
What is the new ratio of Jackson’s money to Ross’s money?
If Jackson has $30 now, how much did Ross have at first ?
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Originally they have equal amounts of x dollars each.


After giving/receiving, they have 0.75x (Ross)  and 1.25x (Jackson).


(a)  After giving/receiving, the ratio is  {{{Jackson/Ross}}} = {{{(1.25x)/(0.75x)}}} = {{{5/3}}}.


(b)  If Jackson has  $30  after receiving, it means  1.25x = 30,  x = {{{30/1.25}}} = 24.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  Ross had  x= 24 dollars, at first (same as Jackson had at first).
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