Mr Sih had $698 more than Mr Neo at first. After Mr Neo had spent $376, Mr Sih had 3 times as much money as Mr Neo. Find the amount of money Mr Sih had at first.
| |
Mr Neo |
Mr Sih |
Comparing Mr Neo
and Mr Sih at first |
|
$698 more |
| Before |
1 u + $376 |
3 u |
| Change |
- $376 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Mr Sih had $698 more than Mr Neo at first. If another $698 is given to Mr Neo at first, both will have the same amount at first.
3 u = 1 u + 376 + 698
3 u = 1 u + 1074
3 u - 1 u = 1074
2 u = 1074
1 u = 1074 ÷ 2 = 537
Amount that Mr Sih had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 537
= $1611
Answer(s): $1611
