Harper had
13 as much money as Elijah at first. After Harper received $313 and Elijah received $75, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Elijah have at first?
| |
Harper |
Elijah |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 313 |
+ 75 |
| After |
1 u + 313 |
3 u + 75 |
The amount that Harper and Elijah had in the end is the same.
1 u + 313 = 3 u + 75
3 u - 1 u = 313 - 75 = 238
2 u = 238
1 u = 238 ÷ 2 = 119
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 119
= $357
Answer(s): $357
