Fred and Neave had some money at first. Fred received 2 times as much money as Neave every month. At the end of 6 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Neave had $1020 at first and Fred had $1860 at the end of those 6 months, what is the ratio of Fred's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Fred |
Neave |
| Before |
? |
$1020 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1860 |
$1860 |
Amount that Neave received every month
= 1860 - 1020
= $840
1 u = 840
Amount that Fred received every month
= 2 u
= 2 x 840
= $1680
Amount that Fred had at first
= 1860 - 1680
= $180
Total amount that Fred and Neave had at first
= 1020 + 180
= $1200
Fred's amount : Total amount
180 : 1200
3 : 20
Answer(s): 3 : 20
