The ratio of Oliver's money to Zeph's money is 7 : 15. If Zeph has $75, how much must he give to Oliver so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Oliver |
Zeph |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
15 u |
22 u |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
- 4 u |
|
| After |
11 u |
11 u |
22 u |
Comparing Oliver and
Zeph in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Zeph has at first = 15 u
15 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 15 = 5
Total amount that Zeph and Oliver have
= 7 u + 15 u
= 22 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Amount that Zeph must give to Oliver
= 11 u - 7 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 5
= $20
Answer(s): $20
