Avery had
13 as much money as Owen at first. After Avery received $180 and Owen received $84, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Owen have at first?
|
Avery |
Owen |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 180 |
+ 84 |
After |
1 u + 180 |
3 u + 84 |
The amount that Avery and Owen had in the end is the same.
1 u + 180 = 3 u + 84
3 u - 1 u = 180 - 84 = 96
2 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 2 = 48
Amount that Owen had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 48
= $144
Answer(s): $144