Valen had $147 more than Dylan. After Dylan gave $132 to Valen, Valen had 4 times as much money as Dylan. How much money did Valen have at first?
| |
Valen |
Dylan |
Comparing between
Valen and Dylan
at first |
$147 more |
|
| Before |
4 u - $132 |
1 u + $132 |
| Change |
+ $132 |
- $132 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Valen had $147 more than Dylan at first. If Dylan had another $147 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
4 u - 132 = 1 u + 132 + 147
4 u - 132 = 1 u + 279
4 u - 1 u = 132 + 279
3 u = 411
1 u = 411 ÷ 3 = 137
Amount that Valen had at first
= 4 u - 132
= 4 x 137 - 132
= 548 - 132
= $416
Answer(s): $416
