Leah and Victoria shared $60 equally. How much money must Leah give to Victoria so that Victoria will have two times as much money as Leah?
|
Leah |
Victoria |
Total |
Before |
30 |
30 |
60 |
Change |
- 10 |
+ 10 |
|
After |
1 u |
2 u |
60 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Amount that Leah had = 1 u
Amount that Victoria had = 2 u
Total amount that Leah and Victoria
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Amount that Leah must give to Victoria
= 30 - 20
= $10
Answer(s): $10