Jaslyn had $962 and Michael had $429 less than Jaslyn at first. After Jaslyn gave some money to Michael, Michael had 4 times as much as Jaslyn. How much did Jaslyn give to Michael?
| |
Jaslyn |
Michael |
Total |
| Before |
$962 |
$533 |
$1495 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
$1495 |
Amount that Jaslyn had = $962
Amount that Michael had
= 962 - 429
= $533
Total amount that Jaslyn and Michael had
= 962 + 533
= $1495
Amount that Jaslyn had in the end = 1 u
Amount that Michael had in the end = 4 u
Total amount that Jaslyn and Michael had
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
As Jaslyn gave some money to Michael, the total amount that Michael and Jaslyn had at first and in the end remains unchanged.
5 u = 1495
1 u = 1495 ÷ 5 = 299
Amount that Jaslyn gave Michael
= 962 - 299
= $663
Answer(s): $663
