The ratio of Sean's money to Asher's money is 7 : 13. If Asher has $546, how much must he give to Sean so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Sean |
Asher |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
13 u |
20 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
10 u |
10 u |
20 u |
Comparing Sean and
Asher in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Asher has at first = 13 u
13 u = 546
1 u = 546 ÷ 13 = 42
Total amount that Asher and Sean have
= 7 u + 13 u
= 20 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 20 u ÷ 2
= 10 u
Amount that Asher must give to Sean
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 42
= $126
Answer(s): $126
