Chloe had
16 as much money as Luke at first. After Chloe received $303 and Luke received $68, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Luke have at first?
|
Chloe |
Luke |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 303 |
+ 68 |
After |
1 u + 303 |
6 u + 68 |
The amount that Chloe and Luke had in the end is the same.
1 u + 303 = 6 u + 68
6 u - 1 u = 303 - 68 = 235
5 u = 235
1 u = 235 ÷ 5 = 47
Amount that Luke had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 47
= $282
Answer(s): $282