Riordan and Tom have a total of $234. If Tom gives Riordan $29, Riordan will have five times as much money as Tom. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tom
- Riordan
|
Riordan |
Tom |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $29 |
1 u + $29 |
$234 |
Change |
+ $29 |
- $29 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$234 |
(a)
Total amount that Riordan and Tom have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 6 = 39
Amount that Tom has at first
= 1 u + 29
= 39 + 29
= $68
(b)
Amount that Riordan has at first
= 234 - 68
= $166
Answer(s): (a) $68; (b) $166