Aaron had
14 as much money as Ella at first. After Aaron received $221 and Ella received $89, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Ella have at first?
| |
Aaron |
Ella |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 221 |
+ 89 |
| After |
1 u + 221 |
4 u + 89 |
The amount that Aaron and Ella had in the end is the same.
1 u + 221 = 4 u + 89
4 u - 1 u = 221 - 89 = 132
3 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Amount that Ella had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 44
= $176
Answer(s): $176
