Glen and Fred had some money at first. Glen received 4 times as much money as Fred every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Fred had $1430 at first and Glen had $1760 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Glen's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Glen |
Fred |
| Before |
? |
$1430 |
| Change |
+ 4 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1760 |
$1760 |
Amount that Fred received every fortnight
= 1760 - 1430
= $330
1 u = 330
Amount that Glen received every fortnight
= 4 u
= 4 x 330
= $1320
Amount that Glen had at first
= 1760 - 1320
= $440
Total amount that Glen and Fred had at first
= 1430 + 440
= $1870
Glen's amount : Total amount
440 : 1870
4 : 17
Answer(s): 4 : 17
