Ethan and Daniel had some money at first. Ethan 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 Ethan had $1850 at the end of those 2 weeks, what is the ratio of Ethan's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Ethan |
Daniel |
| Before |
? |
$1400 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1850 |
$1850 |
Amount that Daniel received every week
= 1850 - 1400
= $450
1 u = 450
Amount that Ethan received every week
= 3 u
= 3 x 450
= $1350
Amount that Ethan had at first
= 1850 - 1350
= $500
Total amount that Ethan and Daniel had at first
= 1400 + 500
= $1900
Ethan's amount : Total amount
500 : 1900
5 : 19
Answer(s): 5 : 19
