The ratio of Michael's money to Will's money is 5 : 11. If Will has $286, how much must he give to Michael so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Michael |
Will |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Michael and Will in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Will has at first = 11 u
11 u = 286
1 u = 286 ÷ 11 = 26
Total amount that Will and Michael have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Will must give to Michael
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 26
= $78
Answer(s): $78