The ratio of Cody's money to Paul's money is 7 : 11. If Paul has $264, how much must he give to Cody so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Cody |
Paul |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
11 u |
18 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
18 u |
Comparing Cody and
Paul in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Paul has at first = 11 u
11 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 11 = 24
Total amount that Paul and Cody have
= 7 u + 11 u
= 18 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Amount that Paul must give to Cody
= 9 u - 7 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 24
= $48
Answer(s): $48
