The ratio of Liam's money to Michael's money is 1 : 7. If Michael has $182, how much must he give to Liam so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Liam |
Michael |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
7 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
8 u |
Comparing Liam and
Michael in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Michael has at first = 7 u
7 u = 182
1 u = 182 ÷ 7 = 26
Total amount that Michael and Liam have
= 1 u + 7 u
= 8 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Amount that Michael must give to Liam
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 26
= $78
Answer(s): $78
