Claire and Isaiah shared $60 equally. How much money must Claire give to Isaiah so that Isaiah will have two times as much money as Claire?
| |
Claire |
Isaiah |
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 Claire had = 1 u
Amount that Isaiah had = 2 u
Total amount that Claire and Isaiah
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Amount that Claire must give to Isaiah
= 30 - 20
= $10
Answer(s): $10
