Zeph and Reggie have a total of $192. If Reggie gives Zeph $16, Zeph will have five times as much money as Reggie. How much money has each of them at first?
- Reggie
- Zeph
|
Zeph |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
5 u - $16 |
1 u + $16 |
$192 |
Change |
+ $16 |
- $16 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
$192 |
(a)
Total amount that Zeph and Reggie have in the end
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 192
1 u = 192 ÷ 6 = 32
Amount that Reggie has at first
= 1 u + 16
= 32 + 16
= $48
(b)
Amount that Zeph has at first
= 192 - 48
= $144
Answer(s): (a) $48; (b) $144