Question

Carlos has 8 dollars and 48 cents. Alissa has 4 dollars and 14 cents. How much money does Carlosneed to give Alissa so that each have the same amount of money

Answer 1

Carlos must give Alissa ($8.48 - $6.31), or $2.17.

Explanation:

Answer this question by finding the average:

$8.48 + $4.14

-------------------- = $6.31 (average amount at beginning)

2

Now Carlos has $8.48. So that both have the same amount of money, Carlos must give Alissa ($8.48 - $6.31), or $2.17.