Andy and Henry were given some allowances each. If Andy spent $22 each day and Henry spent $66 each day, Andy would still have $1976 left when Henry spent all his allowance. If Andy spent $66 each day and Henry spent $22 each day, Andy would still have $40 left when Henry spent all his allowance.
- How much allowance did Andy receive?
- How much allowance did Henry receive?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Andy |
Henry |
Andy |
Henry |
Before |
1 u + 1976 |
3 u |
3 p + 40 |
1 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
- 1 p |
After |
1976 |
0 |
40 |
0 |
(a)
Simplify the ratio.
22 : 66 = 1 : 3
The allowance that Henry had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
1 p = 3 u
3 p = 9 u
The allowance that Andy had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
9 u + 40 = 1 u + 1976
9 u - 1 u = 1976 - 40
8 u = 1936
1 u = 1936 ÷ 8 = 242
Allowance that Andy received
= 1 u + 1976
= 242 + 1976
= $2218
(b)
Allowance that Henry received
= 3 u
= 3 x 242
= $726
Answers: (a) $2218; (b) $726