The ratio of Lee's money to Justin's money is 5 : 11. If Justin has $385, how much must he give to Lee so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Lee |
Justin |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Lee and
Justin in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Justin has at first = 11 u
11 u = 385
1 u = 385 ÷ 11 = 35
Total amount that Justin and Lee have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Justin must give to Lee
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 35
= $105
Answer(s): $105
