Paul and Cody had some money at first. Paul received 3 times as much money as Cody every fortnight. At the end of 4 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Cody had $1430 at first and Paul had $1650 at the end of those 4 fortnights, what is the ratio of Paul's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Paul |
Cody |
| Before |
? |
$1430 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1650 |
$1650 |
Amount that Cody received every fortnight
= 1650 - 1430
= $220
1 u = 220
Amount that Paul received every fortnight
= 3 u
= 3 x 220
= $660
Amount that Paul had at first
= 1650 - 660
= $990
Total amount that Paul and Cody had at first
= 1430 + 990
= $2420
Paul's amount : Total amount
990 : 2420
9 : 22
Answer(s): 9 : 22
