Owen had $78, Tom had $41 and Ben had twice the total amount of money Owen and Tom had. How much must Ben give to Owen and Tom so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Owen
- Tom
(a)
Total amount that Owen and Tom had
= 78 + 41
= $119
Amount that Ben 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 Ben must give to Owen
= 119 - 78
= $41
(b)
Amount that Ben must give to Tom
= 119 - 41
= $78
Answer(s): (a) $41; (b) $78
