Math Problem Statement
At first, the ratio of Weijie's savings to Lihua's savings was 5:4.
Solution
The initial ratio of Weijie's savings to Lihua's savings is given as . This means that for every 5 units of savings Weijie has, Lihua has 4 units.
Let:
- Weijie's savings be ,
- Lihua's savings be .
Here, represents the common multiplier for both savings amounts. If we are provided with more information (like total savings or changes in savings), we can solve for and calculate their individual savings.
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Relative Questions:
- If Weijie's savings increased by 20%, what would be the new ratio of their savings?
- If the total of their savings is $1800, how much does each person have?
- How would the ratio change if Lihua saved an additional $200?
- If Lihua doubles her savings, what will the new ratio between their savings be?
- What would happen if both Weijie and Lihua increased their savings by 50%?
Tip:
When working with ratios, it's often useful to express them in terms of a common variable (like ) to simplify calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Ratios
Proportions
Basic Algebra
Formulas
Weijie's savings = 5x
Lihua's savings = 4x
Ratio = Weijie's savings / Lihua's savings = 5:4
Theorems
Ratio and Proportion Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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