Owen had $76, Dylan had $35 and Warren had four times the total amount of money Owen and Dylan had. How much must Warren give to Owen and Dylan so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Owen
- Dylan
(a)
Total amount that Owen and Dylan had
= 76 + 35
= $111
Amount that Warren had
= 4 x 111
= $444
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 111 + 444
= $555
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 555 ÷ 3
= $185
Amount that Warren must give to Owen
= 185 - 76
= $109
(b)
Amount that Warren must give to Dylan
= 185 - 35
= $150
Answer(s): (a) $109; (b) $150
