The ratio of Daniel's money to Asher's money is 5 : 9. If Asher has $342, how much must he give to Daniel so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Daniel |
Asher |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Daniel and
Asher in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Asher has at first = 9 u
9 u = 342
1 u = 342 ÷ 9 = 38
Total amount that Asher and Daniel have
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Asher must give to Daniel
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 38
= $76
Answer(s): $76
