Charlie and Ken have a total of $232. If Ken gives Charlie $48, Charlie will have thrice as much money as Ken. How much money has each of them at first?
- Ken
- Charlie
|
Charlie |
Ken |
Total |
Before |
3 u - $48 |
1 u + $48 |
$232 |
Change |
+ $48 |
- $48 |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
$232 |
(a)
Total amount that Charlie and Ken have in the end
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 4 = 58
Amount that Ken has at first
= 1 u + 48
= 58 + 48
= $106
(b)
Amount that Charlie has at first
= 232 - 106
= $126
Answer(s): (a) $106; (b) $126