Samantha and Hannah shared $52 equally. How much money must Samantha give to Hannah so that Hannah will have three times as much money as Samantha?
| |
Samantha |
Hannah |
Total |
| Before |
26 |
26 |
52 |
| Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
52 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 52 ÷ 2
= $26
Amount that Samantha had = 1 u
Amount that Hannah had = 3 u
Total amount that Samantha and Hannah
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Amount that Samantha must give to Hannah
= 26 - 13
= $13
Answer(s): $13
