Christopher and Michael shared $64 equally. How much money must Christopher give to Michael so that Michael will have three times as much money as Christopher?
| |
Christopher |
Michael |
Total |
| Before |
32 |
32 |
64 |
| Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
64 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Amount that Christopher had = 1 u
Amount that Michael had = 3 u
Total amount that Christopher and Michael
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Amount that Christopher must give to Michael
= 32 - 16
= $16
Answer(s): $16
