Alexander had
16 as much money as Joseph at first. After Alexander received $221 and Joseph received $76, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Joseph have at first?
|
Alexander |
Joseph |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 221 |
+ 76 |
After |
1 u + 221 |
6 u + 76 |
The amount that Alexander and Joseph had in the end is the same.
1 u + 221 = 6 u + 76
6 u - 1 u = 221 - 76 = 145
5 u = 145
1 u = 145 ÷ 5 = 29
Amount that Joseph had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 29
= $174
Answer(s): $174