The ratio of Fred's money to Caden's money is 11 : 15. If Caden has $525, how much must he give to Fred so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Fred |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
15 u |
26 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
13 u |
13 u |
26 u |
Comparing Fred and
Caden in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Caden has at first = 15 u
15 u = 525
1 u = 525 ÷ 15 = 35
Total amount that Caden and Fred have
= 11 u + 15 u
= 26 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Amount that Caden must give to Fred
= 13 u - 11 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 35
= $70
Answer(s): $70
