The ratio of Caden's money to Zeph's money is 3 : 13. If Zeph has $481, how much must he give to Caden so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Caden |
Zeph |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
13 u |
16 u |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
- 5 u |
|
| After |
8 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Comparing Caden and
Zeph in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Zeph has at first = 13 u
13 u = 481
1 u = 481 ÷ 13 = 37
Total amount that Zeph and Caden have
= 3 u + 13 u
= 16 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Amount that Zeph must give to Caden
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 37
= $185
Answer(s): $185
