Anthony had
16 as much money as Scarlett at first. After Anthony received $217 and Scarlett received $67, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Scarlett have at first?
| |
Anthony |
Scarlett |
| Before |
1 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 217 |
+ 67 |
| After |
1 u + 217 |
6 u + 67 |
The amount that Anthony and Scarlett had in the end is the same.
1 u + 217 = 6 u + 67
6 u - 1 u = 217 - 67 = 150
5 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 5 = 30
Amount that Scarlett had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 30
= $180
Answer(s): $180
