Alexander and Charlotte shared $48 equally. How much money must Alexander give to Charlotte so that Charlotte will have five times as much money as Alexander?
| |
Alexander |
Charlotte |
Total |
| Before |
24 |
24 |
48 |
| Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
48 |
Amount that each of them had at first
= 48 ÷ 2
= $24
Amount that Alexander had = 1 u
Amount that Charlotte had = 5 u
Total amount that Alexander and Charlotte
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 6 = 8
Amount that Alexander must give to Charlotte
= 24 - 8
= $16
Answer(s): $16
