George had $154 more than Fabian. After Fabian gave $133 to George, George had 5 times as much money as Fabian. How much money did George have at first?
| |
George |
Fabian |
Comparing between
George and Fabian
at first |
$154 more |
|
| Before |
5 u - $133 |
1 u + $133 |
| Change |
+ $133 |
- $133 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
George had $154 more than Fabian at first. If Fabian had another $154 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
5 u - 133 = 1 u + 133 + 154
5 u - 133 = 1 u + 287
5 u - 1 u = 133 + 287
4 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 4 = 105
Amount that George had at first
= 5 u - 133
= 5 x 105 - 133
= 525 - 133
= $392
Answer(s): $392
