Vincent had $152 more than Carl. After Carl gave $134 to Vincent, Vincent had 5 times as much money as Carl. How much money did Vincent have at first?
| |
Vincent |
Carl |
Comparing between
Vincent and Carl
at first |
$152 more |
|
| Before |
5 u - $134 |
1 u + $134 |
| Change |
+ $134 |
- $134 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Vincent had $152 more than Carl at first. If Carl had another $152 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
5 u - 134 = 1 u + 134 + 152
5 u - 134 = 1 u + 286
5 u - 1 u = 134 + 286
4 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 4 = 105
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 5 u - 134
= 5 x 105 - 134
= 525 - 134
= $391
Answer(s): $391
