Lee had $148 more than Jeremy. After Jeremy gave $124 to Lee, Lee had 4 times as much money as Jeremy. How much money did Lee have at first?
| |
Lee |
Jeremy |
Comparing between
Lee and Jeremy
at first |
$148 more |
|
| Before |
4 u - $124 |
1 u + $124 |
| Change |
+ $124 |
- $124 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Lee had $148 more than Jeremy at first. If Jeremy had another $148 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
4 u - 124 = 1 u + 124 + 148
4 u - 124 = 1 u + 272
4 u - 1 u = 124 + 272
3 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 3 = 132
Amount that Lee had at first
= 4 u - 124
= 4 x 132 - 124
= 528 - 124
= $404
Answer(s): $404
