Daniel had $72, Henry had $27 and Reggie had five times the total amount of money Daniel and Henry had. How much must Reggie give to Daniel and Henry so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Daniel
- Henry
(a)
Total amount that Daniel and Henry had
= 72 + 27
= $99
Amount that Reggie had
= 5 x 99
= $495
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 99 + 495
= $594
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 594 ÷ 3
= $198
Amount that Reggie must give to Daniel
= 198 - 72
= $126
(b)
Amount that Reggie must give to Henry
= 198 - 27
= $171
Answer(s): (a) $126; (b) $171
