Bobby had $79, Valen had $29 and Eric had thrice the total amount of money Bobby and Valen had. How much must Eric give to Bobby and Valen so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Bobby
- Valen
(a)
Total amount that Bobby and Valen had
= 79 + 29
= $108
Amount that Eric had
= 3 x 108
= $324
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 108 + 324
= $432
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 432 ÷ 3
= $144
Amount that Eric must give to Bobby
= 144 - 79
= $65
(b)
Amount that Eric must give to Valen
= 144 - 29
= $115
Answer(s): (a) $65; (b) $115
