Ella had
13 as much money as Amelia at first. After Ella received $256 and Amelia received $82, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Amelia have at first?
| |
Ella |
Amelia |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 256 |
+ 82 |
| After |
1 u + 256 |
3 u + 82 |
The amount that Ella and Amelia had in the end is the same.
1 u + 256 = 3 u + 82
3 u - 1 u = 256 - 82 = 174
2 u = 174
1 u = 174 ÷ 2 = 87
Amount that Amelia had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 87
= $261
Answer(s): $261
