Question

Shannon, Oscar, and Ella contribute the same amount to their father’s gift. Their older sister Moriah contributes $12. How much does Oscar contribute if the total for the gift is $36? Write and solve an equation.

Answer 1

Amount contributed by Oscar = $8

Explanation:

Given that:

Amount spent on gift = $36

Amount contributed by Moriah = $12

Let,

x be the amount contributed by each of them.

Thus,

Gift total = Contribution of all

36 = x+x+x+12

36 = 3x+12

3x+12 = 36

3x=36-12

3x=24

Dividing both sides by 3

`(3x)/(3)=(24)/(3)\\x=8`

Hence,

Amount contributed by Oscar = $8