The ratio of Dylan's money to David's money is 1 : 5. If David has $30, how much must he give to Dylan so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Dylan |
David |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Dylan and David in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that David has at first = 5 u
5 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Total amount that David and Dylan have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that David must give to Dylan
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= $12
Answer(s): $12