Nick and Carl had some money at first. Nick received 2 times as much money as Carl every month. At the end of 2 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Carl had $1260 at first and Nick had $1620 at the end of those 2 months, what is the ratio of Nick's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Nick |
Carl |
| Before |
? |
$1260 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1620 |
$1620 |
Amount that Carl received every month
= 1620 - 1260
= $360
1 u = 360
Amount that Nick received every month
= 2 u
= 2 x 360
= $720
Amount that Nick had at first
= 1620 - 720
= $900
Total amount that Nick and Carl had at first
= 1260 + 900
= $2160
Nick's amount : Total amount
900 : 2160
5 : 12
Answer(s): 5 : 12
