The ratio of Eric's money to Ben's money is 5 : 11. If Ben has $352, how much must he give to Eric so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Eric |
Ben |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Eric and
Ben in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ben has at first = 11 u
11 u = 352
1 u = 352 ÷ 11 = 32
Total amount that Ben and Eric have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Ben must give to Eric
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 32
= $96
Answer(s): $96
