Rachel had
15 as much money as Sebastian at first. After Rachel received $324 and Sebastian received $64, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Sebastian have at first?
|
Rachel |
Sebastian |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 324 |
+ 64 |
After |
1 u + 324 |
5 u + 64 |
The amount that Rachel and Sebastian had in the end is the same.
1 u + 324 = 5 u + 64
5 u - 1 u = 324 - 64 = 260
4 u = 260
1 u = 260 ÷ 4 = 65
Amount that Sebastian had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 65
= $325
Answer(s): $325