Fabian and Eric had some money at first. Fabian received 3 times as much money as Eric every month. At the end of 8 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Eric had $1360 at first and Fabian had $1640 at the end of those 8 months, what is the ratio of Fabian's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Fabian |
Eric |
| Before |
? |
$1360 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1640 |
$1640 |
Amount that Eric received every month
= 1640 - 1360
= $280
1 u = 280
Amount that Fabian received every month
= 3 u
= 3 x 280
= $840
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 1640 - 840
= $800
Total amount that Fabian and Eric had at first
= 1360 + 800
= $2160
Fabian's amount : Total amount
800 : 2160
10 : 27
Answer(s): 10 : 27
