Bryan and Cole had some money at first. Bryan received 2 times as much money as Cole every day. At the end of 8 days, both of them had the same amount of money. If Cole had $1400 at first and Bryan had $1800 at the end of those 8 days, what is the ratio of Bryan's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Bryan |
Cole |
| Before |
? |
$1400 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1800 |
$1800 |
Amount that Cole received every day
= 1800 - 1400
= $400
1 u = 400
Amount that Bryan received every day
= 2 u
= 2 x 400
= $800
Amount that Bryan had at first
= 1800 - 800
= $1000
Total amount that Bryan and Cole had at first
= 1400 + 1000
= $2400
Bryan's amount : Total amount
1000 : 2400
5 : 12
Answer(s): 5 : 12
