Jackson had
14 as much money as Mason at first. After Jackson received $292 and Mason received $76, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Mason have at first?
|
Jackson |
Mason |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 292 |
+ 76 |
After |
1 u + 292 |
4 u + 76 |
The amount that Jackson and Mason had in the end is the same.
1 u + 292 = 4 u + 76
4 u - 1 u = 292 - 76 = 216
3 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 3 = 72
Amount that Mason had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 72
= $288
Answer(s): $288