Answer to Question #823 in Algebra for steve

Question

Annika, Tamara and Susan are buying supplies for a party.Annika spends $15.95,Tamara spends $18.46, and susan $22.80. They are divding up the expenses equally
a)Home much money should Annika give susan
b)How much money should Tarama give Susan

Answer 1

The total amount of money:
$15.95 + $18.46 + $22.80 = $57.21.
The average :
$57.21/3 = $19.07 - for each girl.
Thus Annika should give Susan
$19.07 - $15.95 = $3.12
Tamara should give Susan
$19.07 - $18.46 = $0.61