Fabian and Dylan were given some allowances each. If Fabian spent $11 each day and Dylan spent $22 each day, Fabian would still have $806 left when Dylan spent all his allowance. If Fabian spent $22 each day and Dylan spent $11 each day, Fabian would still have $80 left when Dylan spent all his allowance.
- How much allowance did Fabian receive?
- How much allowance did Dylan receive?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Fabian |
Dylan |
Fabian |
Dylan |
Before |
1 u + 806 |
2 u |
2 p + 80 |
1 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 2 u |
- 2 p |
- 1 p |
After |
806 |
0 |
80 |
0 |
(a)
Simplify the ratio.
11 : 22 = 1 : 2
The allowance that Dylan 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 + 80 = 1 u + 806
4 u - 1 u = 806 - 80
3 u = 726
1 u = 726 ÷ 3 = 242
Allowance that Fabian received
= 1 u + 806
= 242 + 806
= $1048
(b)
Allowance that Dylan received
= 2 u
= 2 x 242
= $484
Answers: (a) $1048; (b) $484