Elizabeth had
13 as much money as Roshel at first. After Elizabeth received $248 and Roshel received $86, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Roshel have at first?
|
Elizabeth |
Roshel |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 248 |
+ 86 |
After |
1 u + 248 |
3 u + 86 |
The amount that Elizabeth and Roshel had in the end is the same.
1 u + 248 = 3 u + 86
3 u - 1 u = 248 - 86 = 162
2 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 2 = 81
Amount that Roshel had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 81
= $243
Answer(s): $243