3 children have a total of $1710.
Bryan has $430 more than Charlie.
Charlie has 2 times as much as Adam.
- How much does Bryan have?
- How much does Charlie have?
- How much does Adam have?
(a)
Choose the person with least money to be 1 u.
Amount that Adam has = 1 u
Amount that Charlie has = 2 u
Amount that Bryan has = 2 u + 430
Total amount that Bryan, Charlie and Adam
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 430
= 5 u + 430
5 u + 430 = 1710
5 u = 1710 - 430 = 1280
5 u = 1280
1 u = 1280 ÷ 5 = 256
Amount that Bryan has
= 2 u + 430
= 2 x 256 + 430
= 512 + 430
= $942
(b)
Amount that Charlie has
= 2 u
= $512
(c)
Amount that Adam has
= 1 u
= $256
Answer(s): (a) $942; (b) $512; (c) $256