Seth and Fred have a total of $385. If Fred gives Seth $39, Seth will have four times as much money as Fred. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fred
- Seth
|
Seth |
Fred |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $39 |
1 u + $39 |
$385 |
Change |
+ $39 |
- $39 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$385 |
(a)
Total amount that Seth and Fred have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 385
1 u = 385 ÷ 5 = 77
Amount that Fred has at first
= 1 u + 39
= 77 + 39
= $116
(b)
Amount that Seth has at first
= 385 - 116
= $269
Answer(s): (a) $116; (b) $269