Jenson and Howard had some money at first. Jenson received 2 times as much money as Howard every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Howard had $1280 at first and Jenson had $1680 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Jenson's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Jenson |
Howard |
| Before |
? |
$1280 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1680 |
$1680 |
Amount that Howard received every fortnight
= 1680 - 1280
= $400
1 u = 400
Amount that Jenson received every fortnight
= 2 u
= 2 x 400
= $800
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 1680 - 800
= $880
Total amount that Jenson and Howard had at first
= 1280 + 880
= $2160
Jenson's amount : Total amount
880 : 2160
11 : 27
Answer(s): 11 : 27
