The ratio of Asher's money to Henry's money is 7 : 15. If Henry has $75, how much must he give to Asher so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Asher |
Henry |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
15 u |
22 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
11 u |
11 u |
22 u |
Comparing Asher and
Henry in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Henry has at first = 15 u
15 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 15 = 5
Total amount that Henry and Asher have
= 7 u + 15 u
= 22 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Amount that Henry must give to Asher
= 11 u - 7 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 5
= $20
Answer(s): $20
