Xavier and Rael had some money at first. Xavier received 2 times as much money as Rael every fortnight. At the end of 2 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Rael had $1150 at first and Xavier had $2050 at the end of those 2 fortnights, what is the ratio of Xavier's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Xavier |
Rael |
| Before |
? |
$1150 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$2050 |
$2050 |
Amount that Rael received every fortnight
= 2050 - 1150
= $900
1 u = 900
Amount that Xavier received every fortnight
= 2 u
= 2 x 900
= $1800
Amount that Xavier had at first
= 2050 - 1800
= $250
Total amount that Xavier and Rael had at first
= 1150 + 250
= $1400
Xavier's amount : Total amount
250 : 1400
5 : 28
Answer(s): 5 : 28
