John and Wesley had some money at first. John received 3 times as much money as Wesley every month. At the end of 2 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Wesley had $1400 at first and John had $1610 at the end of those 2 months, what is the ratio of John's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
John |
Wesley |
| Before |
? |
$1400 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1610 |
$1610 |
Amount that Wesley received every month
= 1610 - 1400
= $210
1 u = 210
Amount that John received every month
= 3 u
= 3 x 210
= $630
Amount that John had at first
= 1610 - 630
= $980
Total amount that John and Wesley had at first
= 1400 + 980
= $2380
John's amount : Total amount
980 : 2380
7 : 17
Answer(s): 7 : 17
