Zoe had
15 as much money as Elijah at first. After Zoe received $298 and Elijah received $98, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Elijah have at first?
| |
Zoe |
Elijah |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 298 |
+ 98 |
| After |
1 u + 298 |
5 u + 98 |
The amount that Zoe and Elijah had in the end is the same.
1 u + 298 = 5 u + 98
5 u - 1 u = 298 - 98 = 200
4 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 4 = 50
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 50
= $250
Answer(s): $250
