Aaron and Samantha shared $72 equally. How much money must Aaron give to Samantha so that Samantha will have five times as much money as Aaron?
| |
Aaron |
Samantha |
Total |
| Before |
36 |
36 |
72 |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
72 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Amount that Aaron had = 1 u
Amount that Samantha had = 5 u
Total amount that Aaron and Samantha
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 6 = 12
Amount that Aaron must give to Samantha
= 36 - 12
= $24
Answer(s): $24
