Liam had $92, Lee had $22 and Caden had five times the total amount of money Liam and Lee had. How much must Caden give to Liam and Lee so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Liam
- Lee
(a)
Total amount that Liam and Lee had
= 92 + 22
= $114
Amount that Caden had
= 5 x 114
= $570
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 114 + 570
= $684
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 684 ÷ 3
= $228
Amount that Caden must give to Liam
= 228 - 92
= $136
(b)
Amount that Caden must give to Lee
= 228 - 22
= $206
Answer(s): (a) $136; (b) $206
