The ratio of Archie's money to Lee's money is 3 : 11. If Lee has $473, how much must he give to Archie so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Archie |
Lee |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
11 u |
14 u |
Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Archie and Lee in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Lee has at first = 11 u
11 u = 473
1 u = 473 ÷ 11 = 43
Total amount that Lee and Archie have
= 3 u + 11 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Lee must give to Archie
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 43
= $172
Answer(s): $172