The ratio of Eric's money to Jeremy's money is 1 : 5. If Jeremy has $185, how much must he give to Eric so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Eric |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Eric and
Jeremy in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Jeremy has at first = 5 u
5 u = 185
1 u = 185 ÷ 5 = 37
Total amount that Jeremy and Eric have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Jeremy must give to Eric
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 37
= $74
Answer(s): $74
