Bryan had $84, Flynn had $37 and Sam had twice the total amount of money Bryan and Flynn had. How much must Sam give to Bryan and Flynn so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Bryan
- Flynn
(a)
Total amount that Bryan and Flynn had
= 84 + 37
= $121
Amount that Sam had
= 2 x 121
= $242
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 121 + 242
= $363
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 363 ÷ 3
= $121
Amount that Sam must give to Bryan
= 121 - 84
= $37
(b)
Amount that Sam must give to Flynn
= 121 - 37
= $84
Answer(s): (a) $37; (b) $84
