Fabian and Henry have a total of $500. If Henry gives Fabian $27, Fabian will have four times as much money as Henry. How much money has each of them at first?
- Henry
- Fabian
|
Fabian |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $27 |
1 u + $27 |
$500 |
Change |
+ $27 |
- $27 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$500 |
(a)
Total amount that Fabian and Henry have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 500
1 u = 500 ÷ 5 = 100
Amount that Henry has at first
= 1 u + 27
= 100 + 27
= $127
(b)
Amount that Fabian has at first
= 500 - 127
= $373
Answer(s): (a) $127; (b) $373