Will had $136 more than George. After George gave $138 to Will, Will had 5 times as much money as George. How much money did Will have at first?
| |
Will |
George |
Comparing between
Will and George
at first |
$136 more |
|
| Before |
5 u - $138 |
1 u + $138 |
| Change |
+ $138 |
- $138 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Will had $136 more than George at first. If George had another $136 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
5 u - 138 = 1 u + 138 + 136
5 u - 138 = 1 u + 274
5 u - 1 u = 138 + 274
4 u = 412
1 u = 412 ÷ 4 = 103
Amount that Will had at first
= 5 u - 138
= 5 x 103 - 138
= 515 - 138
= $377
Answer(s): $377
