Gavin had
14 as much money as Lucas at first. After Gavin received $283 and Lucas received $67, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Lucas have at first?
|
Gavin |
Lucas |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 283 |
+ 67 |
After |
1 u + 283 |
4 u + 67 |
The amount that Gavin and Lucas had in the end is the same.
1 u + 283 = 4 u + 67
4 u - 1 u = 283 - 67 = 216
3 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 3 = 72
Amount that Lucas had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 72
= $288
Answer(s): $288