Liam and Jenson had some money at first. Liam received 2 times as much money as Jenson every week. At the end of 4 weeks, both of them had the same amount of money. If Jenson had $1500 at first and Liam had $1700 at the end of those 4 weeks, what is the ratio of Liam's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Liam |
Jenson |
| Before |
? |
$1500 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1700 |
$1700 |
Amount that Jenson received every week
= 1700 - 1500
= $200
1 u = 200
Amount that Liam received every week
= 2 u
= 2 x 200
= $400
Amount that Liam had at first
= 1700 - 400
= $1300
Total amount that Liam and Jenson had at first
= 1500 + 1300
= $2800
Liam's amount : Total amount
1300 : 2800
13 : 28
Answer(s): 13 : 28
