Mr Oh had $982 more than Mr Fong at first. After Mr Fong had spent $302, Mr Oh had 4 times as much money as Mr Fong. Find the amount of money Mr Oh had at first.
| |
Mr Fong |
Mr Oh |
Comparing Mr Fong
and Mr Oh at first |
|
$982 more |
| Before |
1 u + $302 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $302 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Mr Oh had $982 more than Mr Fong at first. If another $982 is given to Mr Fong at first, both will have the same amount at first.
4 u = 1 u + 302 + 982
4 u = 1 u + 1284
4 u - 1 u = 1284
3 u = 1284
1 u = 1284 ÷ 3 = 428
Amount that Mr Oh had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 428
= $1712
Answer(s): $1712
