Levi had
15 as much money as Sophia at first. After Levi received $176 and Sophia received $60, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Sophia have at first?
| |
Levi |
Sophia |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 176 |
+ 60 |
| After |
1 u + 176 |
5 u + 60 |
The amount that Levi and Sophia had in the end is the same.
1 u + 176 = 5 u + 60
5 u - 1 u = 176 - 60 = 116
4 u = 116
1 u = 116 ÷ 4 = 29
Amount that Sophia had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 29
= $145
Answer(s): $145
