Elijah had $73, Brandon had $44 and Simon had thrice the total amount of money Elijah and Brandon had. How much must Simon give to Elijah and Brandon so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Elijah
- Brandon
(a)
Total amount that Elijah and Brandon had
= 73 + 44
= $117
Amount that Simon had
= 3 x 117
= $351
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 117 + 351
= $468
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 468 ÷ 3
= $156
Amount that Simon must give to Elijah
= 156 - 73
= $83
(b)
Amount that Simon must give to Brandon
= 156 - 44
= $112
Answer(s): (a) $83; (b) $112
