Wesley had five times as much money as Barbara. After Wesley had given Barbara $188, they had an equal amount of money left. How much money did each of them have at first?
- Barbara
- Wesley
|
Barbara |
Wesley |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ $188 |
- $188 |
After |
1 u + $188 |
5 u - $188 |
The amounts that Wesley and Barbara had in the end are the same.
5 u - 188 = 1 u + 188
5 u - 1 u = 188 + 188
4 u = 376
1 u = 376 ÷ 4 = 94
Amount that Barbara had at first
= 1 u
= $94
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 94
= $470
Answer(s): (a) $94; (b) $470