Westonci.ca is your trusted source for accurate answers to all your questions. Join our community and start learning today! Ask your questions and receive detailed answers from professionals with extensive experience in various fields. Join our platform to connect with experts ready to provide precise answers to your questions in different areas.

Katherine and Shally had $288 altogether. Katherine gave 1/3 of her share to Shally and their father gave $68 to Shally. They now have the same amount of
money. How much money did Shally have at first?


Sagot :

if you draw a tape diagram and split it into thirds one third is Shally' s and 2 thirds is Katherine's since 3 units equals 288 1 unit equals 288 divided by 3 = 96 per unit since Shally has one third each third equals 96 so Shally started with $ 96

                                                      OR

              divide 288 with 3 thirds like that so you can still keep your unit the same to get 1 thirds helping of $ 96 which Shally only had one third  that equals $ 96 so Shally started with $ 96