The ratio of Reggie's money to Paul's money is 3 : 13. If Paul has $468, how much must he give to Reggie so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Reggie |
Paul |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
13 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
- 5 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Reggie and
Paul in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Paul has at first = 13 u
13 u = 468
1 u = 468 ÷ 13 = 36
Total amount that Paul and Reggie have
= 3 u + 13 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Paul must give to Reggie
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 36
= $180
Answer(s): $180
