The ratio of Flynn's money to George's money is 5 : 11. If George has $330, how much must he give to Flynn so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Flynn |
George |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Flynn and
George in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that George has at first = 11 u
11 u = 330
1 u = 330 ÷ 11 = 30
Total amount that George and Flynn have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that George must give to Flynn
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 30
= $90
Answer(s): $90
