Jeremy and Sam had some money at first. Jeremy received 5 times as much money as Sam every month. At the end of 2 months, both of them had the same amount of money. If Sam had $1400 at first and Jeremy had $1600 at the end of those 2 months, what is the ratio of Jeremy's money to the total amount of money at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Sam |
| Before |
? |
$1400 |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
+ 1 u |
| After |
$1600 |
$1600 |
Amount that Sam received every month
= 1600 - 1400
= $200
1 u = 200
Amount that Jeremy received every month
= 5 u
= 5 x 200
= $1000
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 1600 - 1000
= $600
Total amount that Jeremy and Sam had at first
= 1400 + 600
= $2000
Jeremy's amount : Total amount
600 : 2000
3 : 10
Answer(s): 3 : 10
