The ratio of Oscar's money to Peter's money is 5 : 13. If Peter has $91, how much must he give to Oscar so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Oscar |
Peter |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
13 u |
18 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
18 u |
Comparing Oscar and
Peter in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Peter has at first = 13 u
13 u = 91
1 u = 91 ÷ 13 = 7
Total amount that Peter and Oscar have
= 5 u + 13 u
= 18 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Amount that Peter must give to Oscar
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= $28
Answer(s): $28
