Valen had $99, Michael had $24 and Vincent had five times the total amount of money Valen and Michael had. How much must Vincent give to Valen and Michael so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Valen
- Michael
(a)
Total amount that Valen and Michael had
= 99 + 24
= $123
Amount that Vincent had
= 5 x 123
= $615
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 123 + 615
= $738
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 738 ÷ 3
= $246
Amount that Vincent must give to Valen
= 246 - 99
= $147
(b)
Amount that Vincent must give to Michael
= 246 - 24
= $222
Answer(s): (a) $147; (b) $222
