Simon and Gabriel have a total of $588. If Gabriel gives Simon $29, Simon will have five times as much money as Gabriel. How much money has each of them at first?
- Gabriel
- Simon
|
Simon |
Gabriel |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $29 |
1 u + $29 |
$588 |
Change |
+ $29 |
- $29 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$588 |
(a)
Total amount that Simon and Gabriel have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 588
1 u = 588 ÷ 6 = 98
Amount that Gabriel has at first
= 1 u + 29
= 98 + 29
= $127
(b)
Amount that Simon has at first
= 588 - 127
= $461
Answer(s): (a) $127; (b) $461