Carl and Sean had some money at first. Carl received 3 times as much money as Sean every day. At the end of 6 days, both of them had the same amount of money. If Sean had $1150 at first and Carl had $1600 at the end of those 6 days, what is the ratio of Carl's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Carl |
Sean |
| Before |
? |
$1150 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1600 |
$1600 |
Amount that Sean received every day
= 1600 - 1150
= $450
1 u = 450
Amount that Carl received every day
= 3 u
= 3 x 450
= $1350
Amount that Carl had at first
= 1600 - 1350
= $250
Total amount that Carl and Sean had at first
= 1150 + 250
= $1400
Carl's amount : Total amount
250 : 1400
5 : 28
Answer(s): 5 : 28
