The ratio of Asher's money to Peter's money is 11 : 15. If Peter has $345, how much must he give to Asher so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Asher |
Peter |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
15 u |
26 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
13 u |
13 u |
26 u |
Comparing Asher and
Peter in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Peter has at first = 15 u
15 u = 345
1 u = 345 ÷ 15 = 23
Total amount that Peter and Asher have
= 11 u + 15 u
= 26 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Amount that Peter must give to Asher
= 13 u - 11 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 23
= $46
Answer(s): $46
