The ratio of Archie's money to Japheth's money is 1 : 5. If Japheth has $95, how much must he give to Archie so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Archie |
Japheth |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
6 u |
Comparing Archie and
Japheth in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Japheth has at first = 5 u
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Total amount that Japheth and Archie have
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Japheth must give to Archie
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= $38
Answer(s): $38
