The ratio of Glen's money to Jenson's money is 3 : 11. If Jenson has $297, how much must he give to Glen so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Glen |
Jenson |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
11 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Glen and
Jenson in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Jenson has at first = 11 u
11 u = 297
1 u = 297 ÷ 11 = 27
Total amount that Jenson and Glen have
= 3 u + 11 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Jenson must give to Glen
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 27
= $108
Answer(s): $108
