The ratio of Andy's money to Henry's money is 1 : 5. If Henry has $230, how much must he give to Andy so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Andy |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Andy and Henry in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Henry has at first = 5 u
5 u = 230
1 u = 230 ÷ 5 = 46
Total amount that Henry and Andy have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Henry must give to Andy
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 46
= $92
Answer(s): $92