Flynn and Julian have a total of $265. If Julian gives Flynn $43, Flynn will have four times as much money as Julian. How much money has each of them at first?
- Julian
- Flynn
|
Flynn |
Julian |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $43 |
1 u + $43 |
$265 |
Change |
+ $43 |
- $43 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$265 |
(a)
Total amount that Flynn and Julian have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 265
1 u = 265 ÷ 5 = 53
Amount that Julian has at first
= 1 u + 43
= 53 + 43
= $96
(b)
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 265 - 96
= $169
Answer(s): (a) $96; (b) $169