Mia and Nathan shared $60 equally. How much money must Mia give to Nathan so that Nathan will have four times as much money as Mia?
| |
Mia |
Nathan |
Total |
| Before |
30 |
30 |
60 |
| Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
60 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Amount that Mia had = 1 u
Amount that Nathan had = 4 u
Total amount that Mia and Nathan
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Amount that Mia must give to Nathan
= 30 - 12
= $18
Answer(s): $18
