George and Vincent had some money at first. George received 2 times as much money as Vincent every week. At the end of 2 weeks, both of them had the same amount of money. If Vincent had $1050 at first and George had $1750 at the end of those 2 weeks, what is the ratio of George's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
George |
Vincent |
| Before |
? |
$1050 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1750 |
$1750 |
Amount that Vincent received every week
= 1750 - 1050
= $700
1 u = 700
Amount that George received every week
= 2 u
= 2 x 700
= $1400
Amount that George had at first
= 1750 - 1400
= $350
Total amount that George and Vincent had at first
= 1050 + 350
= $1400
George's amount : Total amount
350 : 1400
1 : 4
Answer(s): 1 : 4
