The ratio of Luis's money to Cody's money is 3 : 7. If Cody has $119, how much must he give to Luis so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Luis |
Cody |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
7 u |
10 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
5 u |
5 u |
10 u |
Comparing Luis and
Cody in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Cody has at first = 7 u
7 u = 119
1 u = 119 ÷ 7 = 17
Total amount that Cody and Luis have
= 3 u + 7 u
= 10 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 10 u ÷ 2
= 5 u
Amount that Cody must give to Luis
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 17
= $34
Answer(s): $34
