Grace had
15 as much money as Avery at first. After Grace received $283 and Avery received $95, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Avery have at first?
|
Grace |
Avery |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 283 |
+ 95 |
After |
1 u + 283 |
5 u + 95 |
The amount that Grace and Avery had in the end is the same.
1 u + 283 = 5 u + 95
5 u - 1 u = 283 - 95 = 188
4 u = 188
1 u = 188 ÷ 4 = 47
Amount that Avery had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 47
= $235
Answer(s): $235