The ratio of Liam's money to Jeremy's money is 5 : 9. If Jeremy has $234, how much must he give to Liam so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Liam |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Liam and
Jeremy in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Jeremy has at first = 9 u
9 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 9 = 26
Total amount that Jeremy and Liam have
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Jeremy must give to Liam
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 26
= $52
Answer(s): $52
