Fabian had $148 more than Luis. After Luis gave $136 to Fabian, Fabian had 6 times as much money as Luis. How much money did Fabian have at first?
| |
Fabian |
Luis |
Comparing between
Fabian and Luis
at first |
$148 more |
|
| Before |
6 u - $136 |
1 u + $136 |
| Change |
+ $136 |
- $136 |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
Fabian had $148 more than Luis at first. If Luis had another $148 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
6 u - 136 = 1 u + 136 + 148
6 u - 136 = 1 u + 284
6 u - 1 u = 136 + 284
5 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 5 = 84
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 6 u - 136
= 6 x 84 - 136
= 504 - 136
= $368
Answer(s): $368
