Levi had
13 as much money as Risa at first. After Levi received $268 and Risa received $70, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Risa have at first?
|
Levi |
Risa |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 268 |
+ 70 |
After |
1 u + 268 |
3 u + 70 |
The amount that Levi and Risa had in the end is the same.
1 u + 268 = 3 u + 70
3 u - 1 u = 268 - 70 = 198
2 u = 198
1 u = 198 ÷ 2 = 99
Amount that Risa had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 99
= $297
Answer(s): $297