Caleb had
13 as much money as Henry at first. After Caleb received $294 and Henry received $94, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Henry have at first?
| |
Caleb |
Henry |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 294 |
+ 94 |
| After |
1 u + 294 |
3 u + 94 |
The amount that Caleb and Henry had in the end is the same.
1 u + 294 = 3 u + 94
3 u - 1 u = 294 - 94 = 200
2 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Amount that Henry had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 100
= $300
Answer(s): $300
