Emily had
15 as much money as Stella at first. After Emily received $347 and Stella received $63, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Stella have at first?
|
Emily |
Stella |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 347 |
+ 63 |
After |
1 u + 347 |
5 u + 63 |
The amount that Emily and Stella had in the end is the same.
1 u + 347 = 5 u + 63
5 u - 1 u = 347 - 63 = 284
4 u = 284
1 u = 284 ÷ 4 = 71
Amount that Stella had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 71
= $355
Answer(s): $355