Lynn had $924 and Japheth had $576 less than Lynn at first. After Lynn gave some money to Japheth, Japheth had 5 times as much as Lynn. How much did Lynn give to Japheth?
| |
Lynn |
Japheth |
Total |
| Before |
$924 |
$348 |
$1272 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
$1272 |
Amount that Lynn had = $924
Amount that Japheth had
= 924 - 576
= $348
Total amount that Lynn and Japheth had
= 924 + 348
= $1272
Amount that Lynn had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Japheth had in the end = 5 u
Total amount that Lynn and Japheth had
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
As Lynn gave some money to Japheth, the total amount that Japheth and Lynn had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
6 u = 1272
1 u = 1272 ÷ 6 = 212
Amount that Lynn gave Japheth
= 924 - 212
= $712
Answer(s): $712
