Jacob had
15 as much money as Jonathan at first. After Jacob received $218 and Jonathan received $62, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jonathan have at first?
| |
Jacob |
Jonathan |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 218 |
+ 62 |
| After |
1 u + 218 |
5 u + 62 |
The amount that Jacob and Jonathan had in the end is the same.
1 u + 218 = 5 u + 62
5 u - 1 u = 218 - 62 = 156
4 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 4 = 39
Amount that Jonathan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 39
= $195
Answer(s): $195
