Roshel and Leah shared $52 equally. How much money must Roshel give to Leah so that Leah will have three times as much money as Roshel?
|
Roshel |
Leah |
Total |
Before |
26 |
26 |
52 |
Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
52 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 52 ÷ 2
= $26
Amount that Roshel had = 1 u
Amount that Leah had = 3 u
Total amount that Roshel and Leah
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Amount that Roshel must give to Leah
= 26 - 13
= $13
Answer(s): $13