Adam and Bryan have some money in the ratio of 5 : 3
After Adam gives
12 of his money to Bryan,
Adam has $240 less than Bryan in the end.
- How much does Bryan have at first?
- How much does Adam have in the end?
- How much does Adam give to Bryan?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Change |
- 2.5 u |
+ 2.5 u |
|
After |
2.5 u |
5.5 u |
8 u |
The total amount that the 2 boys have remains the same.
Amount that Adam gives to Bryan
=
12 x 5 u
= 2.5 u
Amount that Adam has less than Bryan in the end
= 5.5 u - 2.5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 3 = 80
(a)
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 80
= $240
(b)
Amount that Adam has in the end
= 2.5 u
= 2.5 x 80
= $200
(c)
Amount that Adam gives to Bryan
= 2.5 u
= 2.5 x 80
= $200
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $200; (c) $200