Cole and Reggie had some money at first. Cole received 5 times as much money as Reggie every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Reggie had $1470 at first and Cole had $1680 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Cole's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Cole |
Reggie |
| Before |
? |
$1470 |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1680 |
$1680 |
Amount that Reggie received every fortnight
= 1680 - 1470
= $210
1 u = 210
Amount that Cole received every fortnight
= 5 u
= 5 x 210
= $1050
Amount that Cole had at first
= 1680 - 1050
= $630
Total amount that Cole and Reggie had at first
= 1470 + 630
= $2100
Cole's amount : Total amount
630 : 2100
3 : 10
Answer(s): 3 : 10
