3 children have a total of $1700.
Adam has $380 more than Charlie.
Charlie has 2 times as much as Bryan.
- How much does Adam have?
- How much does Charlie have?
- How much does Bryan have?
(a)
Choose the person with least money to be 1 u.
Amount that Bryan has = 1 u
Amount that Charlie has = 2 u
Amount that Adam has = 2 u + 380
Total amount that Adam, Charlie and Bryan
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 380
= 5 u + 380
5 u + 380 = 1700
5 u = 1700 - 380 = 1320
5 u = 1320
1 u = 1320 ÷ 5 = 264
Amount that Adam has
= 2 u + 380
= 2 x 264 + 380
= 528 + 380
= $908
(b)
Amount that Charlie has
= 2 u
= $528
(c)
Amount that Bryan has
= 1 u
= $264
Answer(s): (a) $908; (b) $528; (c) $264