The ratio of Howard's money to Ben's money is 11 : 15. If Ben has $360, how much must he give to Howard so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Howard |
Ben |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
15 u |
26 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
13 u |
13 u |
26 u |
Comparing Howard and
Ben in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ben has at first = 15 u
15 u = 360
1 u = 360 ÷ 15 = 24
Total amount that Ben and Howard have
= 11 u + 15 u
= 26 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Amount that Ben must give to Howard
= 13 u - 11 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 24
= $48
Answer(s): $48
