Mason had
16 as much money as Natalie at first. After Mason received $198 and Natalie received $83, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Natalie have at first?
|
Mason |
Natalie |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 198 |
+ 83 |
After |
1 u + 198 |
6 u + 83 |
The amount that Mason and Natalie had in the end is the same.
1 u + 198 = 6 u + 83
6 u - 1 u = 198 - 83 = 115
5 u = 115
1 u = 115 ÷ 5 = 23
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 23
= $138
Answer(s): $138