Samantha and Wyatt shared $48 equally. How much money must Samantha give to Wyatt so that Wyatt will have three times as much money as Samantha?
| |
Samantha |
Wyatt |
Total |
| Before |
24 |
24 |
48 |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
48 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 48 ÷ 2
= $24
Amount that Samantha had = 1 u
Amount that Wyatt had = 3 u
Total amount that Samantha and Wyatt
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that Samantha must give to Wyatt
= 24 - 12
= $12
Answer(s): $12
