3 children have a total of $3650.
Charlie has $460 more than Bryan.
Bryan has 2 times as much as Adam.
- How much does Charlie have?
- How much does Bryan 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 Bryan has = 2 u
Amount that Charlie has = 2 u + 460
Total amount that Charlie, Bryan and Adam
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 460
= 5 u + 460
5 u + 460 = 3650
5 u = 3650 - 460 = 3190
5 u = 3190
1 u = 3190 ÷ 5 = 638
Amount that Charlie has
= 2 u + 460
= 2 x 638 + 460
= 1276 + 460
= $1736
(b)
Amount that Bryan has
= 2 u
= $1276
(c)
Amount that Adam has
= 1 u
= $638
Answer(s): (a) $1736; (b) $1276; (c) $638