Zoey had
13 as much money as Maya at first. After Zoey received $227 and Maya received $83, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Maya have at first?
| |
Zoey |
Maya |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 227 |
+ 83 |
| After |
1 u + 227 |
3 u + 83 |
The amount that Zoey and Maya had in the end is the same.
1 u + 227 = 3 u + 83
3 u - 1 u = 227 - 83 = 144
2 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 2 = 72
Amount that Maya had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 72
= $216
Answer(s): $216
