Amelia and Ella shared $36 equally. How much money must Amelia give to Ella so that Ella will have two times as much money as Amelia?
| |
Amelia |
Ella |
Total |
| Before |
18 |
18 |
36 |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 6 |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
36 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 36 ÷ 2
= $18
Amount that Amelia had = 1 u
Amount that Ella had = 2 u
Total amount that Amelia and Ella
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Amount that Amelia must give to Ella
= 18 - 12
= $6
Answer(s): $6
