Owen and Charlie had some money at first. Owen received 3 times as much money as Charlie every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Charlie had $1440 at first and Owen had $1720 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Owen's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Owen |
Charlie |
| Before |
? |
$1440 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1720 |
$1720 |
Amount that Charlie received every fortnight
= 1720 - 1440
= $280
1 u = 280
Amount that Owen received every fortnight
= 3 u
= 3 x 280
= $840
Amount that Owen had at first
= 1720 - 840
= $880
Total amount that Owen and Charlie had at first
= 1440 + 880
= $2320
Owen's amount : Total amount
880 : 2320
11 : 29
Answer(s): 11 : 29
