Peter had $99, Zane had $46 and Harry had five times the total amount of money Peter and Zane had. How much must Harry give to Peter and Zane so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Peter
- Zane
(a)
Total amount that Peter and Zane had
= 99 + 46
= $145
Amount that Harry had
= 5 x 145
= $725
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 145 + 725
= $870
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 870 ÷ 3
= $290
Amount that Harry must give to Peter
= 290 - 99
= $191
(b)
Amount that Harry must give to Zane
= 290 - 46
= $244
Answer(s): (a) $191; (b) $244
