Charlotte had
15 as much money as Michael at first. After Charlotte received $309 and Michael received $65, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Michael have at first?
| |
Charlotte |
Michael |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 309 |
+ 65 |
| After |
1 u + 309 |
5 u + 65 |
The amount that Charlotte and Michael had in the end is the same.
1 u + 309 = 5 u + 65
5 u - 1 u = 309 - 65 = 244
4 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 4 = 61
Amount that Michael had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 61
= $305
Answer(s): $305
