3 children have a total of $1040.
Charlie has $300 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 + 300
Total amount that Charlie, Bryan and Adam
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 300
= 5 u + 300
5 u + 300 = 1040
5 u = 1040 - 300 = 740
5 u = 740
1 u = 740 ÷ 5 = 148
Amount that Charlie has
= 2 u + 300
= 2 x 148 + 300
= 296 + 300
= $596
(b)
Amount that Bryan has
= 2 u
= $296
(c)
Amount that Adam has
= 1 u
= $148
Answer(s): (a) $596; (b) $296; (c) $148