Zoey and Josiah shared $50 equally. How much money must Zoey give to Josiah so that Josiah will have four times as much money as Zoey?
| |
Zoey |
Josiah |
Total |
| Before |
25 |
25 |
50 |
| Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
50 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 50 ÷ 2
= $25
Amount that Zoey had = 1 u
Amount that Josiah had = 4 u
Total amount that Zoey and Josiah
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Amount that Zoey must give to Josiah
= 25 - 10
= $15
Answer(s): $15
