Fabian and Simon have a total of $222. If Simon gives Fabian $14, Fabian will have twice as much money as Simon. How much money has each of them at first?
- Simon
- Fabian
|
Fabian |
Simon |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $14 |
1 u + $14 |
$222 |
Change |
+ $14 |
- $14 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$222 |
(a)
Total amount that Fabian and Simon have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 222
1 u = 222 ÷ 3 = 74
Amount that Simon has at first
= 1 u + 14
= 74 + 14
= $88
(b)
Amount that Fabian has at first
= 222 - 88
= $134
Answer(s): (a) $88; (b) $134