Billy and John have a total of $396. If John gives Billy $38, Billy will have five times as much money as John. How much money has each of them at first?
- John
- Billy
|
Billy |
John |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $38 |
1 u + $38 |
$396 |
Change |
+ $38 |
- $38 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$396 |
(a)
Total amount that Billy and John have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 6 = 66
Amount that John has at first
= 1 u + 38
= 66 + 38
= $104
(b)
Amount that Billy has at first
= 396 - 104
= $292
Answer(s): (a) $104; (b) $292