Carl had $76, Flynn had $31 and Pierre had twice the total amount of money Carl and Flynn had. How much must Pierre give to Carl and Flynn so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Carl
- Flynn
(a)
Total amount that Carl and Flynn had
= 76 + 31
= $107
Amount that Pierre had
= 2 x 107
= $214
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 107 + 214
= $321
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 321 ÷ 3
= $107
Amount that Pierre must give to Carl
= 107 - 76
= $31
(b)
Amount that Pierre must give to Flynn
= 107 - 31
= $76
Answer(s): (a) $31; (b) $76
