Henry had $89, Fabian had $49 and Howard had four times the total amount of money Henry and Fabian had. How much must Howard give to Henry and Fabian so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Henry
- Fabian
(a)
Total amount that Henry and Fabian had
= 89 + 49
= $138
Amount that Howard had
= 4 x 138
= $552
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 138 + 552
= $690
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 690 ÷ 3
= $230
Amount that Howard must give to Henry
= 230 - 89
= $141
(b)
Amount that Howard must give to Fabian
= 230 - 49
= $181
Answer(s): (a) $141; (b) $181
