Question

Dan and Paul share some money in the ratio 11:5.

Dan decides this is unfair so he gives Paul £30 of his share to make the ratio 1:1.
How much did Paul originally have?

Answer 1

50 pounds

Explanation:

This situation can be expressed as:

11x-30=5x+30

6x-30=30

6x=60

x=10

5x=50

Paul originally had 50 pounds. Hope this helps!