Owen and Harper shared $60 equally. How much money must Owen give to Harper so that Harper will have five times as much money as Owen?
| |
Owen |
Harper |
Total |
| Before |
30 |
30 |
60 |
| Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
60 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Amount that Owen had = 1 u
Amount that Harper had = 5 u
Total amount that Owen and Harper
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Amount that Owen must give to Harper
= 30 - 10
= $20
Answer(s): $20
