Dylan and Caden had some money at first. Dylan received 2 times as much money as Caden every month. At the end of 8 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Caden had $1260 at first and Dylan had $2100 at the end of those 8 months, what is the ratio of Dylan's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Dylan |
Caden |
| Before |
? |
$1260 |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$2100 |
$2100 |
Amount that Caden received every month
= 2100 - 1260
= $840
1 u = 840
Amount that Dylan received every month
= 2 u
= 2 x 840
= $1680
Amount that Dylan had at first
= 2100 - 1680
= $420
Total amount that Dylan and Caden had at first
= 1260 + 420
= $1680
Dylan's amount : Total amount
420 : 1680
1 : 4
Answer(s): 1 : 4
