Wyatt had
13 as much money as Harper at first. After Wyatt received $254 and Harper received $68, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Harper have at first?
|
Wyatt |
Harper |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 254 |
+ 68 |
After |
1 u + 254 |
3 u + 68 |
The amount that Wyatt and Harper had in the end is the same.
1 u + 254 = 3 u + 68
3 u - 1 u = 254 - 68 = 186
2 u = 186
1 u = 186 ÷ 2 = 93
Amount that Harper had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 93
= $279
Answer(s): $279