Andy and Fabian have a total of $228. If Fabian gives Andy $27, Andy will have twice as much money as Fabian. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fabian
- Andy
|
Andy |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $27 |
1 u + $27 |
$228 |
Change |
+ $27 |
- $27 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$228 |
(a)
Total amount that Andy and Fabian have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 228
1 u = 228 ÷ 3 = 76
Amount that Fabian has at first
= 1 u + 27
= 76 + 27
= $103
(b)
Amount that Andy has at first
= 228 - 103
= $125
Answer(s): (a) $103; (b) $125