Charlotte and Owen shared $30 equally. How much money must Charlotte give to Owen so that Owen will have five times as much money as Charlotte?
| |
Charlotte |
Owen |
Total |
| Before |
15 |
15 |
30 |
| Change |
- 10 |
+ 10 |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
30 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 30 ÷ 2
= $15
Amount that Charlotte had = 1 u
Amount that Owen had = 5 u
Total amount that Charlotte and Owen
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 6 = 5
Amount that Charlotte must give to Owen
= 15 - 5
= $10
Answer(s): $10
