Emily had
13 as much money as Scarlett at first. After Emily received $314 and Scarlett received $70, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Scarlett have at first?
| |
Emily |
Scarlett |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 314 |
+ 70 |
| After |
1 u + 314 |
3 u + 70 |
The amount that Emily and Scarlett had in the end is the same.
1 u + 314 = 3 u + 70
3 u - 1 u = 314 - 70 = 244
2 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 2 = 122
Amount that Scarlett had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 122
= $366
Answer(s): $366
