Question

Mary Ore and Tobi are to share 142naira such that Ore gets 11naira less than Mary and 7naira more than Tobi . How much is Tobi's share?

Answer 1

₦40.30

Explanation:

Step 1: Find how much each person gets equally

Divide 142 by 3

`142 / 3\\\\= 47.3`

Each person's share is ₦47.3

Step 2: Find out how much Ore, Tobi, and Mary has

Subtract 11 from Ore's share

`47.3 - 11\\\\= 36.3`

Add that 11 to Mary's share

`11 + 47.3\\\\= 58.3`

Subtract 7 from Tobi's share

`47.3 - 7\\\\= 40.3`

Add that 7 to Ore's now-share

`36.3 +7\\\\=43.3`

Tobi's share is 40 naira and 30 kobo

Extra Info:

To see if it is correct, confirm the answer by adding all their shares.