Oscar had $74, Lee had $45 and George had twice the total amount of money Oscar and Lee had. How much must George give to Oscar and Lee so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Oscar
- Lee
(a)
Total amount that Oscar and Lee had
= 74 + 45
= $119
Amount that George had
= 2 x 119
= $238
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 119 + 238
= $357
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 357 ÷ 3
= $119
Amount that George must give to Oscar
= 119 - 74
= $45
(b)
Amount that George must give to Lee
= 119 - 45
= $74
Answer(s): (a) $45; (b) $74
