Dylan and Elijah have a total of $196. If Elijah gives Dylan $46, Dylan will have thrice as much money as Elijah. How much money has each of them at first?
- Elijah
- Dylan
|
Dylan |
Elijah |
Total |
Before |
3 u - $46 |
1 u + $46 |
$196 |
Change |
+ $46 |
- $46 |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
$196 |
(a)
Total amount that Dylan and Elijah have in the end
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 4 = 49
Amount that Elijah has at first
= 1 u + 46
= 49 + 46
= $95
(b)
Amount that Dylan has at first
= 196 - 95
= $101
Answer(s): (a) $95; (b) $101