Nick and Seth have a total of $500. If Seth gives Nick $32, Nick will have four times as much money as Seth. How much money has each of them at first?
- Seth
- Nick
|
Nick |
Seth |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $32 |
1 u + $32 |
$500 |
Change |
+ $32 |
- $32 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$500 |
(a)
Total amount that Nick and Seth have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 500
1 u = 500 ÷ 5 = 100
Amount that Seth has at first
= 1 u + 32
= 100 + 32
= $132
(b)
Amount that Nick has at first
= 500 - 132
= $368
Answer(s): (a) $132; (b) $368