Warren and Fabian both received an allowance from their father. Warren initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Fabian $50, and was left with
13 as much money as Fabian. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Warren |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
13x1 = 13 u |
20x1 = 20 u |
Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
|
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
3x5 = 15 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Warren gave to Fabian
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 25
= $500
Answer(s): $500