Fred and Daniel had some money at first. Fred received 3 times as much money as Daniel every week. At the end of 2 weeks, both of them had the same amount of money. If Daniel had $1400 at first and Fred had $1950 at the end of those 2 weeks, what is the ratio of Fred's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Fred |
Daniel |
| Before |
? |
$1400 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1950 |
$1950 |
Amount that Daniel received every week
= 1950 - 1400
= $550
1 u = 550
Amount that Fred received every week
= 3 u
= 3 x 550
= $1650
Amount that Fred had at first
= 1950 - 1650
= $300
Total amount that Fred and Daniel had at first
= 1400 + 300
= $1700
Fred's amount : Total amount
300 : 1700
3 : 17
Answer(s): 3 : 17
