Alexander had
14 as much money as Lucas at first. After Alexander received $167 and Lucas received $62, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Lucas have at first?
| |
Alexander |
Lucas |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 167 |
+ 62 |
| After |
1 u + 167 |
4 u + 62 |
The amount that Alexander and Lucas had in the end is the same.
1 u + 167 = 4 u + 62
4 u - 1 u = 167 - 62 = 105
3 u = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 3 = 35
Amount that Lucas had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 35
= $140
Answer(s): $140
