Vincent and Zeph had some money at first. Vincent received 2 times as much money as Zeph every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Zeph had $1200 at first and Vincent had $2320 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Vincent's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Vincent |
Zeph |
| Before |
? |
$1200 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$2320 |
$2320 |
Amount that Zeph received every fortnight
= 2320 - 1200
= $1120
1 u = 1120
Amount that Vincent received every fortnight
= 2 u
= 2 x 1120
= $2240
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 2320 - 2240
= $80
Total amount that Vincent and Zeph had at first
= 1200 + 80
= $1280
Vincent's amount : Total amount
80 : 1280
1 : 16
Answer(s): 1 : 16
