Mr Oh had $978 more than Mr Long at first. After Mr Long had spent $348, Mr Oh had 3 times as much money as Mr Long. Find the amount of money Mr Oh had at first.
| |
Mr Long |
Mr Oh |
Comparing Mr Long
and Mr Oh at first |
|
$978 more |
| Before |
1 u + $348 |
3 u |
| Change |
- $348 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Mr Oh had $978 more than Mr Long at first. If another $978 is given to Mr Long at first, both will have the same amount at first.
3 u = 1 u + 348 + 978
3 u = 1 u + 1326
3 u - 1 u = 1326
2 u = 1326
1 u = 1326 ÷ 2 = 663
Amount that Mr Oh had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 663
= $1989
Answer(s): $1989
