Erika had $875 and Caden had $550 less than Erika at first. After Erika gave some money to Caden, Caden had 5 times as much as Erika. How much did Erika give to Caden?
| |
Erika |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
$875 |
$325 |
$1200 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
$1200 |
Amount that Erika had = $875
Amount that Caden had
= 875 - 550
= $325
Total amount that Erika and Caden had
= 875 + 325
= $1200
Amount that Erika had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Caden had in the end = 5 u
Total amount that Erika and Caden had
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
As Erika gave some money to Caden, the total amount that Caden and Erika had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
6 u = 1200
1 u = 1200 ÷ 6 = 200
Amount that Erika gave Caden
= 875 - 200
= $675
Answer(s): $675
