Sophia had
16 as much money as Evelyn at first. After Sophia received $272 and Evelyn received $92, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Evelyn have at first?
|
Sophia |
Evelyn |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 272 |
+ 92 |
After |
1 u + 272 |
6 u + 92 |
The amount that Sophia and Evelyn had in the end is the same.
1 u + 272 = 6 u + 92
6 u - 1 u = 272 - 92 = 180
5 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 5 = 36
Amount that Evelyn had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 36
= $216
Answer(s): $216