Harry, Warren and Archie shared a sum of money. The amount received by Warren was
34 the amount of money received by Archie. After Harry had given $43 to Warren and $20 to Archie, Warren gave $7 to Archie. In the end, 3 of them had the same amount of money. Find the difference between the amount of money that Harry and Warren had at first.
|
Harry |
Warren |
Archie |
Before |
3 u + 99 |
3 u |
4 u |
Change 1 |
- 43 |
+ 43 |
|
Change 2 |
- 20 |
|
+ 20 |
Change 3 |
|
- 7 |
+ 7 |
After |
3 u + 36 |
3 u + 36 |
4 u + 27 |
Amount that Warren had in the end = 3 u + 36
Amount that Archie had in the end = 4 u + 27
Amount that Harry had at first
= 3 u + 36 + 43 + 20
= 3 u + 99
Amount that Warren and Archie had in the end is the same.
3 u + 36 = 4 u + 27
4 u - 3 u = 36 - 27
1 u = 9
Amount that Harry and Warren had in the end is the same.
Amount that Harry had in the end
= 3 u + 36
= 3 x 9 + 36
= 27 + 36
= $63
Amount that Harry had at first
= 63 + 43 + 20
= $126
Difference in the amounts between Harry and Warren at first
= 126 - 27
= $99
Answer(s): $99