Neave had $96, Archie had $27 and Wesley had twice the total amount of money Neave and Archie had. How much must Wesley give to Neave and Archie so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Neave
- Archie
(a)
Total amount that Neave and Archie had
= 96 + 27
= $123
Amount that Wesley had
= 2 x 123
= $246
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 123 + 246
= $369
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 369 ÷ 3
= $123
Amount that Wesley must give to Neave
= 123 - 96
= $27
(b)
Amount that Wesley must give to Archie
= 123 - 27
= $96
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) $96
