Question

Katherine and Shally had $288 altogether. Katherine gave 1/3 of her share to Shally and their father gave $68 to Shally. They now have the same amount of
money. How much money did Shally have at first?

Answer 1

If you draw a tape diagram and split it into thirds one third is Shally' s and 2 thirds is Katherine's since 3 units equals 288 1 unit equals 288 divided by 3 = 96 per unit since Shally has one third each third equals 96 so Shally started with $ 96

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              divide 288 with 3 thirds like that so you can still keep your unit the same to get 1 thirds helping of $ 96 which Shally only had one third  that equals $ 96 so Shally started with $ 96