Zeph and Wesley have a total of $215. If Wesley gives Zeph $35, Zeph will have four times as much money as Wesley. How much money has each of them at first?
- Wesley
- Zeph
|
Zeph |
Wesley |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $35 |
1 u + $35 |
$215 |
Change |
+ $35 |
- $35 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$215 |
(a)
Total amount that Zeph and Wesley have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 215
1 u = 215 ÷ 5 = 43
Amount that Wesley has at first
= 1 u + 35
= 43 + 35
= $78
(b)
Amount that Zeph has at first
= 215 - 78
= $137
Answer(s): (a) $78; (b) $137