The ratio of Elijah's money to Harry's money is 3 : 11. If Harry has $539, how much must he give to Elijah so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Elijah |
Harry |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
11 u |
14 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
14 u |
Comparing Elijah and
Harry in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Harry has at first = 11 u
11 u = 539
1 u = 539 ÷ 11 = 49
Total amount that Harry and Elijah 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 Elijah
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 49
= $196
Answer(s): $196
