Cole and Japheth had some money at first. Cole received 5 times as much money as Japheth every day. At the end of 6 days, both of them had the same amount of money. If Japheth had $1500 at first and Cole had $1830 at the end of those 6 days, what is the ratio of Cole's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Cole |
Japheth |
| Before |
? |
$1500 |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1830 |
$1830 |
Amount that Japheth received every day
= 1830 - 1500
= $330
1 u = 330
Amount that Cole received every day
= 5 u
= 5 x 330
= $1650
Amount that Cole had at first
= 1830 - 1650
= $180
Total amount that Cole and Japheth had at first
= 1500 + 180
= $1680
Cole's amount : Total amount
180 : 1680
3 : 28
Answer(s): 3 : 28
