Jack had $70, Archie had $23 and Fred had twice the total amount of money Jack and Archie had. How much must Fred give to Jack and Archie so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Jack
- Archie
(a)
Total amount that Jack and Archie had
= 70 + 23
= $93
Amount that Fred had
= 2 x 93
= $186
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 93 + 186
= $279
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 279 ÷ 3
= $93
Amount that Fred must give to Jack
= 93 - 70
= $23
(b)
Amount that Fred must give to Archie
= 93 - 23
= $70
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) $70
