Isabella had
14 as much money as Elizabeth at first. After Isabella received $154 and Elizabeth received $82, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Elizabeth have at first?
| |
Isabella |
Elizabeth |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 154 |
+ 82 |
| After |
1 u + 154 |
4 u + 82 |
The amount that Isabella and Elizabeth had in the end is the same.
1 u + 154 = 4 u + 82
4 u - 1 u = 154 - 82 = 72
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Amount that Elizabeth had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 24
= $96
Answer(s): $96
