Glen had thrice as much money as Wendy. After Glen had given Wendy $184, they had an equal amount of money left. How much money did each of them have at first?
- Wendy
- Glen
|
Wendy |
Glen |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ $184 |
- $184 |
After |
1 u + $184 |
3 u - $184 |
The amounts that Glen and Wendy had in the end are the same.
3 u - 184 = 1 u + 184
3 u - 1 u = 184 + 184
2 u = 368
1 u = 368 ÷ 2 = 184
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 1 u
= $184
Amount that Glen had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 184
= $552
Answer(s): (a) $184; (b) $552