Mr Chen had $954 more than Mr Chew at first. After Mr Chew had spent $440, Mr Chen had 3 times as much money as Mr Chew. Find the amount of money Mr Chen had at first.
| |
Mr Chew |
Mr Chen |
Comparing Mr Chew
and Mr Chen at first |
|
$954 more |
| Before |
1 u + $440 |
3 u |
| Change |
- $440 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Mr Chen had $954 more than Mr Chew at first. If another $954 is given to Mr Chew at first, both will have the same amount at first.
3 u = 1 u + 440 + 954
3 u = 1 u + 1394
3 u - 1 u = 1394
2 u = 1394
1 u = 1394 ÷ 2 = 697
Amount that Mr Chen had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 697
= $2091
Answer(s): $2091
