Jenson had $87, Caden had $47 and Bobby had five times the total amount of money Jenson and Caden had. How much must Bobby give to Jenson and Caden so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Jenson
- Caden
(a)
Total amount that Jenson and Caden had
= 87 + 47
= $134
Amount that Bobby had
= 5 x 134
= $670
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 134 + 670
= $804
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 804 ÷ 3
= $268
Amount that Bobby must give to Jenson
= 268 - 87
= $181
(b)
Amount that Bobby must give to Caden
= 268 - 47
= $221
Answer(s): (a) $181; (b) $221
