Adam and Bryan have some money in the ratio of 9 : 2
After Adam gives
25 of his money to Bryan,
Bryan has $140 more than Adam in the end.
- How much does Bryan have at first?
- How much does Adam have in the end?
- How much does Adam give to Bryan?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
2 u |
11 u |
Change |
- 3.6 u |
+ 3.6 u |
|
After |
5.4 u |
5.6 u |
11 u |
The total amount remains the same because there is an internal transfer from Adam to Bryan.
Amount that Adam gives to Bryan
=
25 x 9 u
= 3.6 u
Amount that Bryan has more than Adam in the end
= 5.6 u - 5.4 u
= 0.2 u
0.2 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 0.2 = 700
(a)
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 700
= $1400
(b)
Amount that Adam has in the end
= 5.4 u
= 5.4 x 700
= $3780
(c)
Amount that Adam gives to Bryan
= 3.6 u
= 3.6 x 700
= $2520
Answer(s): (a) $1400; (b) $3780; (c) $2520