The ratio of Daniel's money to Luis's money is 1 : 5. If Luis has $220, how much must he give to Daniel so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Daniel |
Luis |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Daniel and
Luis in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Luis has at first = 5 u
5 u = 220
1 u = 220 ÷ 5 = 44
Total amount that Luis and Daniel have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Luis must give to Daniel
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 44
= $88
Answer(s): $88
