Vincent had $89, Luke had $33 and Harry had five times the total amount of money Vincent and Luke had. How much must Harry give to Vincent and Luke so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Vincent
- Luke
(a)
Total amount that Vincent and Luke had
= 89 + 33
= $122
Amount that Harry had
= 5 x 122
= $610
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 122 + 610
= $732
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 732 ÷ 3
= $244
Amount that Harry must give to Vincent
= 244 - 89
= $155
(b)
Amount that Harry must give to Luke
= 244 - 33
= $211
Answer(s): (a) $155; (b) $211
