Valen and Nick had some money at first. Valen received 2 times as much money as Nick every fortnight. At the end of 8 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Nick had $1260 at first and Valen had $2100 at the end of those 8 fortnights, what is the ratio of Valen's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Valen |
Nick |
| Before |
? |
$1260 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$2100 |
$2100 |
Amount that Nick received every fortnight
= 2100 - 1260
= $840
1 u = 840
Amount that Valen received every fortnight
= 2 u
= 2 x 840
= $1680
Amount that Valen had at first
= 2100 - 1680
= $420
Total amount that Valen and Nick had at first
= 1260 + 420
= $1680
Valen's amount : Total amount
420 : 1680
1 : 4
Answer(s): 1 : 4
