The ratio of Warren's money to Michael's money is 5 : 13. If Michael has $572, how much must he give to Warren so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Warren |
Michael |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
13 u |
18 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
18 u |
Comparing Warren and
Michael in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Michael has at first = 13 u
13 u = 572
1 u = 572 ÷ 13 = 44
Total amount that Michael and Warren have
= 5 u + 13 u
= 18 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Amount that Michael must give to Warren
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 44
= $176
Answer(s): $176
