The ratio of Valen's money to Harry's money is 3 : 11. If Harry has $440, how much must he give to Valen so both will have the equal amount of money?
|
Valen |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
11 u |
14 u |
Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Valen and Harry in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Harry has at first = 11 u
11 u = 440
1 u = 440 ÷ 11 = 40
Total amount that Harry and Valen have
= 3 u + 11 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Harry must give to Valen
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 40
= $160
Answer(s): $160