Asher had $122 more than Justin. After Justin gave $134 to Asher, Asher had 3 times as much money as Justin. How much money did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Justin |
Comparing between
Asher and Justin
at first |
$122 more |
|
| Before |
3 u - $134 |
1 u + $134 |
| Change |
+ $134 |
- $134 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Asher had $122 more than Justin at first. If Justin had another $122 at first, both of them would had the same amount of money.
3 u - 134 = 1 u + 134 + 122
3 u - 134 = 1 u + 256
3 u - 1 u = 134 + 256
2 u = 390
1 u = 390 ÷ 2 = 195
Amount that Asher had at first
= 3 u - 134
= 3 x 195 - 134
= 585 - 134
= $451
Answer(s): $451
