Mr Seow had $947 more than Mr Heng at first. After Mr Heng had spent $499, Mr Seow had 3 times as much money as Mr Heng. Find the amount of money Mr Seow had at first.
| |
Mr Heng |
Mr Seow |
Comparing Mr Heng
and Mr Seow at first |
|
$947 more |
| Before |
1 u + $499 |
3 u |
| Change |
- $499 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Mr Seow had $947 more than Mr Heng at first. If another $947 is given to Mr Heng at first, both will have the same amount at first.
3 u = 1 u + 499 + 947
3 u = 1 u + 1446
3 u - 1 u = 1446
2 u = 1446
1 u = 1446 ÷ 2 = 723
Amount that Mr Seow had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 723
= $2169
Answer(s): $2169
