Marion had $901 and Ryan had $566 less than Marion at first. After Marion gave some money to Ryan, Ryan had 3 times as much as Marion. How much did Marion give to Ryan?
| |
Marion |
Ryan |
Total |
| Before |
$901 |
$335 |
$1236 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
$1236 |
Amount that Marion had = $901
Amount that Ryan had
= 901 - 566
= $335
Total amount that Marion and Ryan had
= 901 + 335
= $1236
Amount that Marion had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Ryan had in the end = 3 u
Total amount that Marion and Ryan had
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
As Marion gave some money to Ryan, the total amount that Ryan and Marion had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
4 u = 1236
1 u = 1236 ÷ 4 = 309
Amount that Marion gave Ryan
= 901 - 309
= $592
Answer(s): $592
