Seth had $6.60 less than Harry. After Seth gave $3.30 to Harry, Harry would have five times as much money as Seth. How much money had Harry at first?
| |
Harry |
Seth |
| Before |
5 u - $3.30 |
1 u + $3.30 |
| Change |
+ $3.30 |
- $3.30 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Seth had $6.60 less than Harry. If another $6.60 was given to Seth, Harry and Seth would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 3.30 = 1 u + 3.30 + 6.60
5 u - 1 u = 3.30 + 6.60 + 3.30
4 u = 13.20
1 u = 13.20 ÷ 4 = 3.30
Amount that Harry had at first
= 5 u - 3.30
= 5 x 3.30 + 3.30
= 16.50 + 3.30
= $19.80
Answer(s): $19.80
