The ratio of Henry's money to Nick's money is 5 : 13. If Nick has $234, how much must he give to Henry so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Henry |
Nick |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
13 u |
18 u |
Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
9 u |
9 u |
18 u |
Comparing Henry and Nick in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Nick has at first = 13 u
13 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 13 = 18
Total amount that Nick and Henry have
= 5 u + 13 u
= 18 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Amount that Nick must give to Henry
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 18
= $72
Answer(s): $72