Zoe had
14 as much money as Ryan at first. After Zoe received $273 and Ryan received $69, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Ryan have at first?
|
Zoe |
Ryan |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 273 |
+ 69 |
After |
1 u + 273 |
4 u + 69 |
The amount that Zoe and Ryan had in the end is the same.
1 u + 273 = 4 u + 69
4 u - 1 u = 273 - 69 = 204
3 u = 204
1 u = 204 ÷ 3 = 68
Amount that Ryan had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 68
= $272
Answer(s): $272