Neave had $154 more than Howard. After Howard gave $136 to Neave, Neave had 4 times as much money as Howard. How much money did Neave have at first?
| |
Neave |
Howard |
Comparing between
Neave and Howard
at first |
$154 more |
|
| Before |
4 u - $136 |
1 u + $136 |
| Change |
+ $136 |
- $136 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Neave had $154 more than Howard at first. If Howard had another $154 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
4 u - 136 = 1 u + 136 + 154
4 u - 136 = 1 u + 290
4 u - 1 u = 136 + 290
3 u = 426
1 u = 426 ÷ 3 = 142
Amount that Neave had at first
= 4 u - 136
= 4 x 142 - 136
= 568 - 136
= $432
Answer(s): $432
