Ryan and Harry have a total of $282. If Harry gives Ryan $17, Ryan will have five times as much money as Harry. How much money has each of them at first?
- Harry
- Ryan
|
Ryan |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $17 |
1 u + $17 |
$282 |
Change |
+ $17 |
- $17 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$282 |
(a)
Total amount that Ryan and Harry have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 282
1 u = 282 ÷ 6 = 47
Amount that Harry has at first
= 1 u + 17
= 47 + 17
= $64
(b)
Amount that Ryan has at first
= 282 - 64
= $218
Answer(s): (a) $64; (b) $218