Andy had $83, George had $42 and Warren had twice the total amount of money Andy and George had. How much must Warren give to Andy and George so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Andy
- George
(a)
Total amount that Andy and George had
= 83 + 42
= $125
Amount that Warren had
= 2 x 125
= $250
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 125 + 250
= $375
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 375 ÷ 3
= $125
Amount that Warren must give to Andy
= 125 - 83
= $42
(b)
Amount that Warren must give to George
= 125 - 42
= $83
Answer(s): (a) $42; (b) $83
