Jeremiah and Aubrey shared $40 equally. How much money must Jeremiah give to Aubrey so that Aubrey will have four times as much money as Jeremiah?
| |
Jeremiah |
Aubrey |
Total |
| Before |
20 |
20 |
40 |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
40 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 40 ÷ 2
= $20
Amount that Jeremiah had = 1 u
Amount that Aubrey had = 4 u
Total amount that Jeremiah and Aubrey
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Amount that Jeremiah must give to Aubrey
= 20 - 8
= $12
Answer(s): $12
