Michael and Robert shared $24 equally. How much money must Michael give to Robert so that Robert will have three times as much money as Michael?
| |
Michael |
Robert |
Total |
| Before |
12 |
12 |
24 |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 6 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
24 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 ÷ 2
= $12
Amount that Michael had = 1 u
Amount that Robert had = 3 u
Total amount that Michael and Robert
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that Michael must give to Robert
= 12 - 6
= $6
Answer(s): $6
