The ratios of peters money to henrys money was 5:3 at first. after peter spent $12 they had an equal amount of money each. how much money did peter have at first.

Answer 1

3P=5H

P-12 = H

3P=5(P-12) = 5P -60

2P = 60

P = 60/2 = $30 for Peter originally.

H=30-12 = $18 originally

30/18 = 5/3