Jenson had $134 more than Reggie. After Reggie gave $131 to Jenson, Jenson had 5 times as much money as Reggie. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Reggie |
Comparing between
Jenson and Reggie
at first |
$134 more |
|
| Before |
5 u - $131 |
1 u + $131 |
| Change |
+ $131 |
- $131 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Jenson had $134 more than Reggie at first. If Reggie had another $134 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
5 u - 131 = 1 u + 131 + 134
5 u - 131 = 1 u + 265
5 u - 1 u = 131 + 265
4 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 4 = 99
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 5 u - 131
= 5 x 99 - 131
= 495 - 131
= $364
Answer(s): $364
