Nicole had $920 and Seth had $607 less than Nicole at first. After Nicole gave some money to Seth, Seth had 2 times as much as Nicole. How much did Nicole give to Seth?
| |
Nicole |
Seth |
Total |
| Before |
$920 |
$313 |
$1233 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
$1233 |
Amount that Nicole had = $920
Amount that Seth had
= 920 - 607
= $313
Total amount that Nicole and Seth had
= 920 + 313
= $1233
Amount that Nicole had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Seth had in the end = 2 u
Total amount that Nicole and Seth had
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
As Nicole gave some money to Seth, the total amount that Seth and Nicole had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
3 u = 1233
1 u = 1233 ÷ 3 = 411
Amount that Nicole gave Seth
= 920 - 411
= $509
Answer(s): $509
