Fabian and Warren were given some allowances each. If Fabian spent $13 each day and Warren spent $26 each day, Fabian would still have $1006 left when Warren spent all his allowance. If Fabian spent $26 each day and Warren spent $13 each day, Fabian would still have $70 left when Warren spent all his allowance.
- How much allowance did Fabian receive?
- How much allowance did Warren receive?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Fabian |
Warren |
Fabian |
Warren |
Before |
1 u + 1006 |
2 u |
2 p + 70 |
1 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 2 u |
- 2 p |
- 1 p |
After |
1006 |
0 |
70 |
0 |
(a)
Simplify the ratio.
13 : 26 = 1 : 2
The allowance that Warren had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
1 p = 2 u
2 p = 4 u
The allowance that Fabian had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
4 u + 70 = 1 u + 1006
4 u - 1 u = 1006 - 70
3 u = 936
1 u = 936 ÷ 3 = 312
Allowance that Fabian received
= 1 u + 1006
= 312 + 1006
= $1318
(b)
Allowance that Warren received
= 2 u
= 2 x 312
= $624
Answers: (a) $1318; (b) $624