Reggie had $73, Simon had $50 and Luke had four times the total amount of money Reggie and Simon had. How much must Luke give to Reggie and Simon so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Reggie
- Simon
(a)
Total amount that Reggie and Simon had
= 73 + 50
= $123
Amount that Luke had
= 4 x 123
= $492
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 123 + 492
= $615
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 615 ÷ 3
= $205
Amount that Luke must give to Reggie
= 205 - 73
= $132
(b)
Amount that Luke must give to Simon
= 205 - 50
= $155
Answer(s): (a) $132; (b) $155
