Bryan and Charlie have the same amount of money.
Bryan spends $10 and Charlie spends $70.
In the end, Bryan has 5 times as much money as Charlie.
- How much does each of them have at first?
- How much does Bryan have more than Charlie in the end?
|
Bryan |
Charlie |
Before |
5 u + 10 |
1 u + 70 |
Change |
- 10 |
- 70 |
After |
5 u |
1 u |
(a)
At first
Amount that Bryan has = Amount that Charlie has
5 u + 10 = 1 u + 70
5 u - 1 u = 70 - 10
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Amount that each of them has at first
= 1 u + 70
= 15 + 70
= $85
(b)
Amount that Bryan has more than Charlie in the end
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 15
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $85; (b) $60