Julie had
14 as much money as Ellie at first. After Julie received $278 and Ellie received $98, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Ellie have at first?
| |
Julie |
Ellie |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 278 |
+ 98 |
| After |
1 u + 278 |
4 u + 98 |
The amount that Julie and Ellie had in the end is the same.
1 u + 278 = 4 u + 98
4 u - 1 u = 278 - 98 = 180
3 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 3 = 60
Amount that Ellie had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 60
= $240
Answer(s): $240
