The ratio of Daniel's money to Fred's money is 1 : 5. If Fred has $190, how much must he give to Daniel so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Daniel |
Fred |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Daniel and
Fred in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Fred has at first = 5 u
5 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 5 = 38
Total amount that Fred and Daniel have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Fred must give to Daniel
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 38
= $76
Answer(s): $76
