The ratio of Michael's money to Lauren's

The ratio of Michael's money to Lauren's money is 3:4. Michael spent 1/4 of his money and he had $14 less than Lauren.

What is the new ratio?

How much money does Michael have left?
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L& M hav munee...m/L=3/4

so m=(3/4)L

take awae 25%...m-0.25m=L-14

0.75m=L-14

0.75*(3/4)L=L-14

or (9/16)L -L=-14...or L[1 -(9/16)}=+14

thus, (7/16)L=14

L=14*(16/7)=224/7 =32

m=(3/4)L=24
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