Jack and Oscar have a total of $222. If Oscar gives Jack $25, Jack will have five times as much money as Oscar. How much money has each of them at first?
- Oscar
- Jack
|
Jack |
Oscar |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $25 |
1 u + $25 |
$222 |
Change |
+ $25 |
- $25 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$222 |
(a)
Total amount that Jack and Oscar have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 222
1 u = 222 ÷ 6 = 37
Amount that Oscar has at first
= 1 u + 25
= 37 + 25
= $62
(b)
Amount that Jack has at first
= 222 - 62
= $160
Answer(s): (a) $62; (b) $160