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Written Instructions:

For each Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1,2,3 or 4). Write your answers in the brackets provided..

For each Short Answer Question(SAQ) and Long Answer Question(LAQ), write your answers in the blanks provided.

Leave your answers in the simplest form or correct to two decimal places.



 

1)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 1 : 2.
After Cindy spent $64 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




2)  

Caroline and Jonathan shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:3.
After Caroline spent $133 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Jonathan have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




3)  

Carol and James shared a sum of money in the ratio 3:5.
After Carol spent $120 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did James have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




4)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 4 : 5.
After Cindy spent $78 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




5)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 2 : 5.
After Cindy spent $91 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




6)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:5.
After Cindy spent $48 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




7)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 1 : 2.
After Cindy spent $136 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




8)  

Caroline and Jonathan shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:3.
After Caroline spent $113 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Jonathan have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




9)  

Carol and James shared a sum of money in the ratio 3:5.
After Carol spent $32 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did James have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




10)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 4 : 5.
After Cindy spent $63 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

$ ___


Answer:_______________




 

1)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 1 : 2.
After Cindy spent $64 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $384


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
:
1 : 2
3 : 6
 
After
:
1 : 3
2 : 6

 

Step 1:    3 units - 2 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $64
Step 2: 6 units  = 6 x $64
    = $384
     
     
     
     


2)  

Caroline and Jonathan shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:3.
After Caroline spent $133 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Jonathan have

Answer: $798


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Caroline : Jonathan
2 : 3
4 : 6
 
After
Caroline : Jonathan
1 : 2
3 : 6

 

Step 1:    4 units - 3 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $133
Step 2: 6 units  = 6 x $133
    = $798
     
     
     
     


3)  

Carol and James shared a sum of money in the ratio 3:5.
After Carol spent $120 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did James have

Answer: $450


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Carol : James
3 : 5
9 : 15
 
After
Carol : James
1 : 3
5 : 15

 

Step 1:    9 units - 5 units  = 4 units
Step 2: 4 units  = $120
  1 unit  = $120 ÷ 4
    = $30
Step 3:  15 units  = 15 x $30
    = $450
     
     


4)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 4 : 5.
After Cindy spent $78 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $260


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Cindy : Junxian
4 : 5
8 : 10
 
After
Cindy : Junxian
1 : 2
5 : 10

 

Step 1:    8 units - 5 units  = 3 units
Step 2: 3 units  = $78
  1 unit  = $78 ÷ 3
    = $26
Step 3:  10 units  = 10 x $26
    = $260
     
     


5)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 2 : 5.
After Cindy spent $91 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $1365


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Cindy : Junxian
2 : 5
6 : 15
 
After
Cindy : Junxian
1 : 3
5 : 15

 

Step 1:    6 units - 5 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $91
Step 2: 15 units  = 15 x $91
    = $1365
     
     
     
     


6)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:5.
After Cindy spent $48 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $720


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Cindy : Junxian
2 : 5
6 : 15
 
After
Cindy : Junxian
1 : 3
5 : 15

 

Step 1:    6 units - 5 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $48
Step 2: 15 units  = 15 x $48
    = $720
     
     
     
     


7)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 1 : 2.
After Cindy spent $136 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1 : 3 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $816


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
:
1 : 2
3 : 6
 
After
:
1 : 3
2 : 6

 

Step 1:    3 units - 2 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $136
Step 2: 6 units  = 6 x $136
    = $816
     
     
     
     


8)  

Caroline and Jonathan shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:3.
After Caroline spent $113 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Jonathan have

Answer: $678


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Caroline : Jonathan
2 : 3
4 : 6
 
After
Caroline : Jonathan
1 : 2
3 : 6

 

Step 1:    4 units - 3 units  = 1 unit
  1 unit  = $113
Step 2: 6 units  = 6 x $113
    = $678
     
     
     
     


9)  

Carol and James shared a sum of money in the ratio 3:5.
After Carol spent $32 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:3 respectively.
How much money did James have

Answer: $120


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Carol : James
3 : 5
9 : 15
 
After
Carol : James
1 : 3
5 : 15

 

Step 1:    9 units - 5 units  = 4 units
Step 2: 4 units  = $32
  1 unit  = $32 ÷ 4
    = $8
Step 3:  15 units  = 15 x $8
    = $120
     
     


10)  

Cindy and Junxian shared a sum of money in the ratio 4 : 5.
After Cindy spent $63 to buy a dress, the ratio becomes 1:2 respectively.
How much money did Junxian have

Answer: $210


SOLUTION 1 :
Before
Cindy : Junxian
4 : 5
8 : 10
 
After
Cindy : Junxian
1 : 2
5 : 10

 

Step 1:    8 units - 5 units  = 3 units
Step 2: 3 units  = $63
  1 unit  = $63 ÷ 3
    = $21
Step 3:  10 units  = 10 x $21
    = $210