The ratio of Simon's money to Vaidev's money is 1 : 5. If Vaidev has $95, how much must he give to Simon so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Simon |
Vaidev |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Simon and Vaidev in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Vaidev has at first = 5 u
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Total amount that Vaidev and Simon have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Vaidev must give to Simon
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= $38
Answer(s): $38