Leah had
13 as much money as Levi at first. After Leah received $199 and Levi received $87, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Levi have at first?
| |
Leah |
Levi |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 199 |
+ 87 |
| After |
1 u + 199 |
3 u + 87 |
The amount that Leah and Levi had in the end is the same.
1 u + 199 = 3 u + 87
3 u - 1 u = 199 - 87 = 112
2 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 2 = 56
Amount that Levi had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 56
= $168
Answer(s): $168
