The ratio of Jack's money to Asher's money is 5 : 11. If Asher has $308, how much must he give to Jack so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Jack |
Asher |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Jack and
Asher in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Asher has at first = 11 u
11 u = 308
1 u = 308 ÷ 11 = 28
Total amount that Asher and Jack have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Asher must give to Jack
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 28
= $84
Answer(s): $84
