The ratio of Brandon's money to Vaidev's money is 3 : 13. If Vaidev has $260, how much must he give to Brandon so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Brandon |
Vaidev |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
13 u |
16 u |
Change |
+ 5 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Brandon and Vaidev in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Vaidev has at first = 13 u
13 u = 260
1 u = 260 ÷ 13 = 20
Total amount that Vaidev and Brandon have
= 3 u + 13 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Vaidev must give to Brandon
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= $100
Answer(s): $100