Lee and Rael have a total of $480. If Rael gives Lee $28, Lee will have five times as much money as Rael. How much money has each of them at first?
- Rael
- Lee
|
Lee |
Rael |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $28 |
1 u + $28 |
$480 |
Change |
+ $28 |
- $28 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$480 |
(a)
Total amount that Lee and Rael have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 6 = 80
Amount that Rael has at first
= 1 u + 28
= 80 + 28
= $108
(b)
Amount that Lee has at first
= 480 - 108
= $372
Answer(s): (a) $108; (b) $372