Olivia and Rebecca shared $24 equally. How much money must Olivia give to Rebecca so that Rebecca will have two times as much money as Olivia?
| |
Olivia |
Rebecca |
Total |
| Before |
12 |
12 |
24 |
| Change |
- 4 |
+ 4 |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
24 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 ÷ 2
= $12
Amount that Olivia had = 1 u
Amount that Rebecca had = 2 u
Total amount that Olivia and Rebecca
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Olivia must give to Rebecca
= 12 - 8
= $4
Answer(s): $4
