Vincent and Luis have a total of $378. If Luis gives Vincent $36, Vincent will have five times as much money as Luis. How much money has each of them at first?
- Luis
- Vincent
|
Vincent |
Luis |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $36 |
1 u + $36 |
$378 |
Change |
+ $36 |
- $36 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$378 |
(a)
Total amount that Vincent and Luis have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 378
1 u = 378 ÷ 6 = 63
Amount that Luis has at first
= 1 u + 36
= 63 + 36
= $99
(b)
Amount that Vincent has at first
= 378 - 99
= $279
Answer(s): (a) $99; (b) $279