The ratio of Japheth's money to Nick's money is 1 : 7. If Nick has $224, how much must he give to Japheth so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Japheth |
Nick |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
7 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
8 u |
Comparing Japheth and
Nick in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Nick has at first = 7 u
7 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 7 = 32
Total amount that Nick and Japheth have
= 1 u + 7 u
= 8 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Amount that Nick must give to Japheth
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 32
= $96
Answer(s): $96
