The ratio of Bryan's money to Jeremy's money is 5 : 11. If Jeremy has $264, how much must he give to Bryan so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Bryan |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Bryan and
Jeremy in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Jeremy has at first = 11 u
11 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 11 = 24
Total amount that Jeremy and Bryan have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Jeremy must give to Bryan
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 24
= $72
Answer(s): $72
