Anthony had
15 as much money as Josiah at first. After Anthony received $161 and Josiah received $73, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Josiah have at first?
| |
Anthony |
Josiah |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 161 |
+ 73 |
| After |
1 u + 161 |
5 u + 73 |
The amount that Anthony and Josiah had in the end is the same.
1 u + 161 = 5 u + 73
5 u - 1 u = 161 - 73 = 88
4 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 4 = 22
Amount that Josiah had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 22
= $110
Answer(s): $110
