The ratio of Vincent's money to Ryan's money is 5 : 11. If Ryan has $88, how much must he give to Vincent so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Vincent |
Ryan |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Vincent and
Ryan in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ryan has at first = 11 u
11 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 11 = 8
Total amount that Ryan and Vincent have
= 5 u + 11 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Ryan must give to Vincent
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 8
= $24
Answer(s): $24
