The ratio of Michael's money to Oliver's money is 11 : 15. If Oliver has $465, how much must he give to Michael so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Michael |
Oliver |
Total |
Before |
11 u |
15 u |
26 u |
Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
13 u |
13 u |
26 u |
Comparing Michael and Oliver in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Oliver has at first = 15 u
15 u = 465
1 u = 465 ÷ 15 = 31
Total amount that Oliver and Michael have
= 11 u + 15 u
= 26 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Amount that Oliver must give to Michael
= 13 u - 11 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 31
= $62
Answer(s): $62