Glen and Liam have a total of $385. If Liam gives Glen $12, Glen will have four times as much money as Liam. How much money has each of them at first?
- Liam
- Glen
|
Glen |
Liam |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $12 |
1 u + $12 |
$385 |
Change |
+ $12 |
- $12 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$385 |
(a)
Total amount that Glen and Liam have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 385
1 u = 385 ÷ 5 = 77
Amount that Liam has at first
= 1 u + 12
= 77 + 12
= $89
(b)
Amount that Glen has at first
= 385 - 89
= $296
Answer(s): (a) $89; (b) $296