Roshel and Victoria shared $48 equally. How much money must Roshel give to Victoria so that Victoria will have three times as much money as Roshel?
| |
Roshel |
Victoria |
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 Roshel had = 1 u
Amount that Victoria had = 3 u
Total amount that Roshel and Victoria
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that Roshel must give to Victoria
= 24 - 12
= $12
Answer(s): $12
