Eric had $95, Pierre had $29 and Asher had five times the total amount of money Eric and Pierre had. How much must Asher give to Eric and Pierre so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Eric
- Pierre
(a)
Total amount that Eric and Pierre had
= 95 + 29
= $124
Amount that Asher had
= 5 x 124
= $620
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 124 + 620
= $744
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 744 ÷ 3
= $248
Amount that Asher must give to Eric
= 248 - 95
= $153
(b)
Amount that Asher must give to Pierre
= 248 - 29
= $219
Answer(s): (a) $153; (b) $219
