The ratio of Flynn's money to Charlie's money is 9 : 13. If Charlie has $533, how much must he give to Flynn so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Flynn |
Charlie |
Total |
| Before |
9 u |
13 u |
22 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
11 u |
11 u |
22 u |
Comparing Flynn and
Charlie in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Charlie has at first = 13 u
13 u = 533
1 u = 533 ÷ 13 = 41
Total amount that Charlie and Flynn have
= 9 u + 13 u
= 22 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Amount that Charlie must give to Flynn
= 11 u - 9 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 41
= $82
Answer(s): $82
