The ratio of Elijah's money to Howard's money is 1 : 5. If Howard has $120, how much must he give to Elijah so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Elijah |
Howard |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Elijah and
Howard in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Howard has at first = 5 u
5 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 5 = 24
Total amount that Howard and Elijah have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Howard must give to Elijah
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 24
= $48
Answer(s): $48
