Jane had $783 and Flynn had $594 less than Jane at first. After Jane gave some money to Flynn, Flynn had 2 times as much as Jane. How much did Jane give to Flynn?
| |
Jane |
Flynn |
Total |
| Before |
$783 |
$189 |
$972 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
$972 |
Amount that Jane had = $783
Amount that Flynn had
= 783 - 594
= $189
Total amount that Jane and Flynn had
= 783 + 189
= $972
Amount that Jane had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Flynn had in the end = 2 u
Total amount that Jane and Flynn had
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
As Jane gave some money to Flynn, the total amount that Flynn and Jane had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
3 u = 972
1 u = 972 ÷ 3 = 324
Amount that Jane gave Flynn
= 783 - 324
= $459
Answer(s): $459
