The ratio of Asher's money to Cody's money is 9 : 13. If Cody has $611, how much must he give to Asher so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Asher |
Cody |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
13 u |
22 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
11 u |
11 u |
22 u |
Comparing Asher and Cody in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Cody has at first = 13 u
13 u = 611
1 u = 611 ÷ 13 = 47
Total amount that Cody and Asher have
= 9 u + 13 u
= 22 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Amount that Cody must give to Asher
= 11 u - 9 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 47
= $94
Answer(s): $94