Scarlett and Oliver shared $24 equally. How much money must Scarlett give to Oliver so that Oliver will have two times as much money as Scarlett?
| |
Scarlett |
Oliver |
Total |
| Before |
12 |
12 |
24 |
| Change |
- 4 |
+ 4 |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
24 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 24 ÷ 2
= $12
Amount that Scarlett had = 1 u
Amount that Oliver had = 2 u
Total amount that Scarlett and Oliver
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Scarlett must give to Oliver
= 12 - 8
= $4
Answer(s): $4
