Question 19321
You can use proportions for this problem. Let $x = the amount that Ed receives, then Dave will get $(14,000-x)

{{{2/5 = x/(14000-x)}}} Cross-multiply.
{{{2(14000-x) = 5x}}} 
{{{28000 - 2x = 5x}}} Add 2x to both sides.
{{{28000 = 7x}}} Divide both sides by 7.
{{{4000 = x}}}

So, Ed receives $4,000.00 while Dave will get ($14,000.00 - $4,000.00) $10,000.00

Check:{{{(4000)/(10000) = 2/5}}}