The ratio of Reggie's money to Asher's money is 5 : 9. If Asher has $63, how much must he give to Reggie so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Reggie |
Asher |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Reggie and
Asher in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Asher has at first = 9 u
9 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 9 = 7
Total amount that Asher and Reggie have
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Amount that Asher must give to Reggie
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 7
= $14
Answer(s): $14
