Jenson had $91, Rael had $41 and George had five times the total amount of money Jenson and Rael had. How much must George give to Jenson and Rael so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Jenson
- Rael
(a)
Total amount that Jenson and Rael had
= 91 + 41
= $132
Amount that George had
= 5 x 132
= $660
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 132 + 660
= $792
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 792 ÷ 3
= $264
Amount that George must give to Jenson
= 264 - 91
= $173
(b)
Amount that George must give to Rael
= 264 - 41
= $223
Answer(s): (a) $173; (b) $223
