The ratio of Oliver's money to Owen's money is 1 : 5. If Owen has $140, how much must he give to Oliver so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Oliver |
Owen |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Oliver and
Owen in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Owen has at first = 5 u
5 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 5 = 28
Total amount that Owen and Oliver have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Owen must give to Oliver
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 28
= $56
Answer(s): $56
