The ratio of Owen's money to Wesley's money is 1 : 7. If Wesley has $266, how much must he give to Owen so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Owen |
Wesley |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
7 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
8 u |
Comparing Owen and
Wesley in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Wesley has at first = 7 u
7 u = 266
1 u = 266 ÷ 7 = 38
Total amount that Wesley and Owen have
= 1 u + 7 u
= 8 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Amount that Wesley must give to Owen
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 38
= $114
Answer(s): $114
