Archie and Lee have a total of $186. If Lee gives Archie $30, Archie will have five times as much money as Lee. How much money has each of them at first?
- Lee
- Archie
|
Archie |
Lee |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $30 |
1 u + $30 |
$186 |
Change |
+ $30 |
- $30 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$186 |
(a)
Total amount that Archie and Lee have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 186
1 u = 186 ÷ 6 = 31
Amount that Lee has at first
= 1 u + 30
= 31 + 30
= $61
(b)
Amount that Archie has at first
= 186 - 61
= $125
Answer(s): (a) $61; (b) $125