Mark had $81, Wesley had $41 and Warren had twice the total amount of money Mark and Wesley had. How much must Warren give to Mark and Wesley so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Mark
- Wesley
(a)
Total amount that Mark and Wesley had
= 81 + 41
= $122
Amount that Warren had
= 2 x 122
= $244
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 122 + 244
= $366
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 366 ÷ 3
= $122
Amount that Warren must give to Mark
= 122 - 81
= $41
(b)
Amount that Warren must give to Wesley
= 122 - 41
= $81
Answer(s): (a) $41; (b) $81
