Vincent and Pierre have a total of $252. If Pierre gives Vincent $25, Vincent will have five times as much money as Pierre. How much money has each of them at first?
- Pierre
- Vincent
|
Vincent |
Pierre |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $25 |
1 u + $25 |
$252 |
Change |
+ $25 |
- $25 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$252 |
(a)
Total amount that Vincent and Pierre have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 6 = 42
Amount that Pierre has at first
= 1 u + 25
= 42 + 25
= $67
(b)
Amount that Vincent has at first
= 252 - 67
= $185
Answer(s): (a) $67; (b) $185