The ratio of Lee's money to Liam's money is 11 : 15. If Liam has $60, how much must he give to Lee so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Lee |
Liam |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
15 u |
26 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
13 u |
13 u |
26 u |
Comparing Lee and
Liam in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Liam has at first = 15 u
15 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 15 = 4
Total amount that Liam and Lee have
= 11 u + 15 u
= 26 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Amount that Liam must give to Lee
= 13 u - 11 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= $8
Answer(s): $8
