Jackson and Isaac shared $48 equally. How much money must Jackson give to Isaac so that Isaac will have two times as much money as Jackson?
| |
Jackson |
Isaac |
Total |
| Before |
24 |
24 |
48 |
| Change |
- 8 |
+ 8 |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
48 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 48 ÷ 2
= $24
Amount that Jackson had = 1 u
Amount that Isaac had = 2 u
Total amount that Jackson and Isaac
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Amount that Jackson must give to Isaac
= 24 - 16
= $8
Answer(s): $8
