Lilian and Natalie shared $76 equally. How much money must Lilian give to Natalie so that Natalie will have three times as much money as Lilian?
| |
Lilian |
Natalie |
Total |
| Before |
38 |
38 |
76 |
| Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
76 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Amount that Lilian had = 1 u
Amount that Natalie had = 3 u
Total amount that Lilian and Natalie
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 4 = 19
Amount that Lilian must give to Natalie
= 38 - 19
= $19
Answer(s): $19
