3 children have a total of $4250.
Bryan has $110 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 + 110
Total amount that Bryan, Charlie and Adam
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 110
= 5 u + 110
5 u + 110 = 4250
5 u = 4250 - 110 = 4140
5 u = 4140
1 u = 4140 ÷ 5 = 828
Amount that Bryan has
= 2 u + 110
= 2 x 828 + 110
= 1656 + 110
= $1766
(b)
Amount that Charlie has
= 2 u
= $1656
(c)
Amount that Adam has
= 1 u
= $828
Answer(s): (a) $1766; (b) $1656; (c) $828