Hazel and Gavin shared $76 equally. How much money must Hazel give to Gavin so that Gavin will have three times as much money as Hazel?
| |
Hazel |
Gavin |
Total |
| Before |
38 |
38 |
76 |
| Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
76 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Amount that Hazel had = 1 u
Amount that Gavin had = 3 u
Total amount that Hazel and Gavin
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 4 = 19
Amount that Hazel must give to Gavin
= 38 - 19
= $19
Answer(s): $19
