Ben had $91, Michael had $29 and Dylan had four times the total amount of money Ben and Michael had. How much must Dylan give to Ben and Michael so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Ben
- Michael
(a)
Total amount that Ben and Michael had
= 91 + 29
= $120
Amount that Dylan had
= 4 x 120
= $480
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 120 + 480
= $600
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 600 ÷ 3
= $200
Amount that Dylan must give to Ben
= 200 - 91
= $109
(b)
Amount that Dylan must give to Michael
= 200 - 29
= $171
Answer(s): (a) $109; (b) $171
