Simon had $84, Fred had $45 and Tim had four times the total amount of money Simon and Fred had. How much must Tim give to Simon and Fred so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Simon
- Fred
(a)
Total amount that Simon and Fred had
= 84 + 45
= $129
Amount that Tim had
= 4 x 129
= $516
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 129 + 516
= $645
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 645 ÷ 3
= $215
Amount that Tim must give to Simon
= 215 - 84
= $131
(b)
Amount that Tim must give to Fred
= 215 - 45
= $170
Answer(s): (a) $131; (b) $170
