William and Gabriel shared $24 equally. How much money must William give to Gabriel so that Gabriel will have three times as much money as William?
| |
William |
Gabriel |
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 William had = 1 u
Amount that Gabriel had = 3 u
Total amount that William and Gabriel
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that William must give to Gabriel
= 12 - 6
= $6
Answer(s): $6
