Aaron and Josiah shared $80 equally. How much money must Aaron give to Josiah so that Josiah will have four times as much money as Aaron?
| |
Aaron |
Josiah |
Total |
| Before |
40 |
40 |
80 |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
80 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Amount that Aaron had = 1 u
Amount that Josiah had = 4 u
Total amount that Aaron and Josiah
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 5 = 16
Amount that Aaron must give to Josiah
= 40 - 16
= $24
Answer(s): $24
