Flynn had $360 more than Luke at first. Flynn gave $60 to Luke. As a result, Luke has
47 as much money as Flynn. How much money had each of them at first?
- Flynn
- Luke
| |
Flynn |
Luke |
More |
| Before |
7 u + $60 |
4 u - $60 |
$360 |
| Change |
- $60 |
+ $60 |
|
| After |
7 u |
4 u |
|
(a)
Flynn had $360 more than Luke at first. If Luke received another $360, Flynn and Luke would have the same amount at first.
7 u + 60 = 4 u - 60 + 360
7 u + 60 = 4 u + 300
7 u - 4 u = 300 - 60
3 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 3 = 80
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 7 u + 60
= 7 x 80 + 60
= 560 + 60
= $620
(b)
Amount that Luke had at first
= 4 u - 60
= 4 x 80 - 60
= 320 - 60
= $260
Answer(s): (a) $620; (b) $260
