Henry had $95, Asher had $45 and George had twice the total amount of money Henry and Asher had. How much must George give to Henry and Asher so that each of them has an equal amount of money?
- Henry
- Asher
(a)
Total amount that Henry and Asher had
= 95 + 45
= $140
Amount that George had
= 2 x 140
= $280
Total amount that the 3 boys had
= 140 + 280
= $420
Amount that each of them must have so that each of them has an equal amount of money
= 420 ÷ 3
= $140
Amount that George must give to Henry
= 140 - 95
= $45
(b)
Amount that George must give to Asher
= 140 - 45
= $95
Answer(s): (a) $45; (b) $95
