Japheth and Gabriel have a total of $490. If Gabriel gives Japheth $38, Japheth will have four times as much money as Gabriel. How much money has each of them at first?
- Gabriel
- Japheth
|
Japheth |
Gabriel |
Total |
Before |
4 u - $38 |
1 u + $38 |
$490 |
Change |
+ $38 |
- $38 |
|
After |
4 u |
1 u |
$490 |
(a)
Total amount that Japheth and Gabriel have in the end
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 490
1 u = 490 ÷ 5 = 98
Amount that Gabriel has at first
= 1 u + 38
= 98 + 38
= $136
(b)
Amount that Japheth has at first
= 490 - 136
= $354
Answer(s): (a) $136; (b) $354