Yen had $781 and Simon had $566 less than Yen at first. After Yen gave some money to Simon, Simon had 5 times as much as Yen. How much did Yen give to Simon?
| |
Yen |
Simon |
Total |
| Before |
$781 |
$215 |
$996 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
$996 |
Amount that Yen had = $781
Amount that Simon had
= 781 - 566
= $215
Total amount that Yen and Simon had
= 781 + 215
= $996
Amount that Yen had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Simon had in the end = 5 u
Total amount that Yen and Simon had
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
As Yen gave some money to Simon, the total amount that Simon and Yen had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
6 u = 996
1 u = 996 ÷ 6 = 166
Amount that Yen gave Simon
= 781 - 166
= $615
Answer(s): $615
