Riordan had $94, Valen had $47 and Ben had twice the total amount of money Riordan and Valen had. How much must Ben give to Riordan and Valen so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Riordan
- Valen
(a)
Total amount that Riordan and Valen had
= 94 + 47
= $141
Amount that Ben had
= 2 x 141
= $282
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 141 + 282
= $423
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 423 ÷ 3
= $141
Amount that Ben must give to Riordan
= 141 - 94
= $47
(b)
Amount that Ben must give to Valen
= 141 - 47
= $94
Answer(s): (a) $47; (b) $94
