Vincent had $94, Reggie had $34 and Simon had five times the total amount of money Vincent and Reggie had. How much must Simon give to Vincent and Reggie so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Vincent
- Reggie
(a)
Total amount that Vincent and Reggie had
= 94 + 34
= $128
Amount that Simon had
= 5 x 128
= $640
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 128 + 640
= $768
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 768 ÷ 3
= $256
Amount that Simon must give to Vincent
= 256 - 94
= $162
(b)
Amount that Simon must give to Reggie
= 256 - 34
= $222
Answer(s): (a) $162; (b) $222
