Luis had $96, Asher had $43 and Dylan had twice the total amount of money Luis and Asher had. How much must Dylan give to Luis and Asher so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Luis
- Asher
(a)
Total amount that Luis and Asher had
= 96 + 43
= $139
Amount that Dylan had
= 2 x 139
= $278
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 139 + 278
= $417
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 417 ÷ 3
= $139
Amount that Dylan must give to Luis
= 139 - 96
= $43
(b)
Amount that Dylan must give to Asher
= 139 - 43
= $96
Answer(s): (a) $43; (b) $96
