Josiah had
15 as much money as Evan at first. After Josiah received $204 and Evan received $84, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Evan have at first?
|
Josiah |
Evan |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 204 |
+ 84 |
After |
1 u + 204 |
5 u + 84 |
The amount that Josiah and Evan had in the end is the same.
1 u + 204 = 5 u + 84
5 u - 1 u = 204 - 84 = 120
4 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 4 = 30
Amount that Evan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
Answer(s): $150