Peter had $137 more than Neave. After Neave gave $134 to Peter, Peter had 6 times as much money as Neave. How much money did Peter have at first?
| |
Peter |
Neave |
Comparing between
Peter and Neave
at first |
$137 more |
|
| Before |
6 u - $134 |
1 u + $134 |
| Change |
+ $134 |
- $134 |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
Peter had $137 more than Neave at first. If Neave had another $137 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
6 u - 134 = 1 u + 134 + 137
6 u - 134 = 1 u + 271
6 u - 1 u = 134 + 271
5 u = 405
1 u = 405 ÷ 5 = 81
Amount that Peter had at first
= 6 u - 134
= 6 x 81 - 134
= 486 - 134
= $352
Answer(s): $352
