Caden and George have a total of $390. If George gives Caden $45, Caden will have five times as much money as George. How much money has each of them at first?
- George
- Caden
|
Caden |
George |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $45 |
1 u + $45 |
$390 |
Change |
+ $45 |
- $45 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$390 |
(a)
Total amount that Caden and George have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 390
1 u = 390 ÷ 6 = 65
Amount that George has at first
= 1 u + 45
= 65 + 45
= $110
(b)
Amount that Caden has at first
= 390 - 110
= $280
Answer(s): (a) $110; (b) $280