The ratio of Xavier's money to Ivan's money is 5 : 11. If Ivan has $253, how much must he give to Xavier so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Xavier |
Ivan |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Xavier and
Ivan in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ivan has at first = 11 u
11 u = 253
1 u = 253 ÷ 11 = 23
Total amount that Ivan and Xavier have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Ivan must give to Xavier
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 23
= $69
Answer(s): $69
