Ryan and Owen shared $20 equally. How much money must Ryan give to Owen so that Owen will have four times as much money as Ryan?
| |
Ryan |
Owen |
Total |
| Before |
10 |
10 |
20 |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 6 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
20 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 ÷ 2
= $10
Amount that Ryan had = 1 u
Amount that Owen had = 4 u
Total amount that Ryan and Owen
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Amount that Ryan must give to Owen
= 10 - 4
= $6
Answer(s): $6
