Tom and Bryan had some money at first. Tom received 3 times as much money as Bryan every fortnight. At the end of 6 fortnights, both of them had the same amount of money. If Bryan had $1260 at first and Tom had $1740 at the end of those 6 fortnights, what is the ratio of Tom's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Tom |
Bryan |
| Before |
? |
$1260 |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1740 |
$1740 |
Amount that Bryan received every fortnight
= 1740 - 1260
= $480
1 u = 480
Amount that Tom received every fortnight
= 3 u
= 3 x 480
= $1440
Amount that Tom had at first
= 1740 - 1440
= $300
Total amount that Tom and Bryan had at first
= 1260 + 300
= $1560
Tom's amount : Total amount
300 : 1560
5 : 26
Answer(s): 5 : 26
