Karl is a thrifty boy. He always spends money wisely. He has saved $459 so far. Alexa has
5
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9
of Karl's money. How much must Karl give Alexa so that both will have the same amount?
+14915 Karl is a thrifty boy. He always spends money wisely. He has saved $459 so far.
Alexa has \(\frac{5}{9}\) of Karl's money. How much must Karl give Alexa so that both will have the same amount?
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\(k=495\\ a=\frac{5}{9}\cdot495\\ \frac{x}{2}=k-a=495-\frac{5}{9}\cdot495=\frac{4}{9}\cdot 495=220\\ \)
\(x=110\)
$110 must Karl give Alexa so that both will have the same amount.
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