The ratio of Vincent's money to Ryan's money is 3 : 7. If Ryan has $301, how much must he give to Vincent so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Vincent |
Ryan |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
7 u |
10 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
10 u |
Comparing Vincent and Ryan in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ryan has at first = 7 u
7 u = 301
1 u = 301 ÷ 7 = 43
Total amount that Ryan and Vincent have
= 3 u + 7 u
= 10 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 10 u ÷ 2
= 5 u
Amount that Ryan must give to Vincent
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 43
= $86
Answer(s): $86