David and Glen were given some allowances each. If David spent $22 each day and Glen spent $66 each day, David would still have $2516 left when Glen spent all his allowance. If David spent $66 each day and Glen spent $22 each day, David would still have $52 left when Glen spent all his allowance.
- How much allowance did David receive?
- How much allowance did Glen receive?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
David |
Glen |
David |
Glen |
Before |
1 u + 2516 |
3 u |
3 p + 52 |
1 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
- 1 p |
After |
2516 |
0 |
52 |
0 |
(a)
Simplify the ratio.
22 : 66 = 1 : 3
The allowance that Glen had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
1 p = 3 u
3 p = 9 u
The allowance that David had at first is the same for Case 1 and Case 2.
9 u + 52 = 1 u + 2516
9 u - 1 u = 2516 - 52
8 u = 2464
1 u = 2464 ÷ 8 = 308
Allowance that David received
= 1 u + 2516
= 308 + 2516
= $2824
(b)
Allowance that Glen received
= 3 u
= 3 x 308
= $924
Answers: (a) $2824; (b) $924