Natalie and Jayden shared $70 equally. How much money must Natalie give to Jayden so that Jayden will have four times as much money as Natalie?
| |
Natalie |
Jayden |
Total |
| Before |
35 |
35 |
70 |
| Change |
- 21 |
+ 21 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
70 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 70 ÷ 2
= $35
Amount that Natalie had = 1 u
Amount that Jayden had = 4 u
Total amount that Natalie and Jayden
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Amount that Natalie must give to Jayden
= 35 - 14
= $21
Answer(s): $21
