The ratio of Dylan's money to Seth's money is 5 : 9. If Seth has $432, how much must he give to Dylan so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Dylan |
Seth |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Dylan and
Seth in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Seth has at first = 9 u
9 u = 432
1 u = 432 ÷ 9 = 48
Total amount that Seth and Dylan have
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Seth must give to Dylan
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 48
= $96
Answer(s): $96
