Oscar had $97, George had $27 and Zane had five times the total amount of money Oscar and George had. How much must Zane give to Oscar and George so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Oscar
- George
(a)
Total amount that Oscar and George had
= 97 + 27
= $124
Amount that Zane had
= 5 x 124
= $620
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 124 + 620
= $744
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 744 ÷ 3
= $248
Amount that Zane must give to Oscar
= 248 - 97
= $151
(b)
Amount that Zane must give to George
= 248 - 27
= $221
Answer(s): (a) $151; (b) $221
