The ratio of Asher's money to Valen's money is 5 : 9. If Valen has $108, how much must he give to Asher so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Asher |
Valen |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Asher and
Valen in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Valen has at first = 9 u
9 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 9 = 12
Total amount that Valen and Asher have
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Valen must give to Asher
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 12
= $24
Answer(s): $24
