Ryan had $126 more than Xavier. After Xavier gave $139 to Ryan, Ryan had 5 times as much money as Xavier. How much money did Ryan have at first?
| |
Ryan |
Xavier |
Comparing between
Ryan and Xavier
at first |
$126 more |
|
| Before |
5 u - $139 |
1 u + $139 |
| Change |
+ $139 |
- $139 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Ryan had $126 more than Xavier at first. If Xavier had another $126 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
5 u - 139 = 1 u + 139 + 126
5 u - 139 = 1 u + 265
5 u - 1 u = 139 + 265
4 u = 404
1 u = 404 ÷ 4 = 101
Amount that Ryan had at first
= 5 u - 139
= 5 x 101 - 139
= 505 - 139
= $366
Answer(s): $366
