George and Ivan had some money at first. George received 3 times as much money as Ivan every fortnight. At the end of 6 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Ivan had $1260 at first and George had $1650 at the end of those 6 fortnights, what is the ratio of George's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
George |
Ivan |
| Before |
? |
$1260 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1650 |
$1650 |
Amount that Ivan received every fortnight
= 1650 - 1260
= $390
1 u = 390
Amount that George received every fortnight
= 3 u
= 3 x 390
= $1170
Amount that George had at first
= 1650 - 1170
= $480
Total amount that George and Ivan had at first
= 1260 + 480
= $1740
George's amount : Total amount
480 : 1740
8 : 29
Answer(s): 8 : 29
