Jonathan and Rachel shared $56 equally. How much money must Jonathan give to Rachel so that Rachel will have three times as much money as Jonathan?
| |
Jonathan |
Rachel |
Total |
| Before |
28 |
28 |
56 |
| Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
56 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 56 ÷ 2
= $28
Amount that Jonathan had = 1 u
Amount that Rachel had = 3 u
Total amount that Jonathan and Rachel
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Amount that Jonathan must give to Rachel
= 28 - 14
= $14
Answer(s): $14
