Elijah and Michael shared $60 equally. How much money must Elijah give to Michael so that Michael will have five times as much money as Elijah?
| |
Elijah |
Michael |
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 Elijah had = 1 u
Amount that Michael had = 5 u
Total amount that Elijah and Michael
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Amount that Elijah must give to Michael
= 30 - 10
= $20
Answer(s): $20
