Lucy and William shared $56 equally. How much money must Lucy give to William so that William will have three times as much money as Lucy?
| |
Lucy |
William |
Total |
| Before |
28 |
28 |
56 |
| Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
56 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 56 ÷ 2
= $28
Amount that Lucy had = 1 u
Amount that William had = 3 u
Total amount that Lucy and William
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Amount that Lucy must give to William
= 28 - 14
= $14
Answer(s): $14
