Olivia had
14 as much money as Violet at first. After Olivia received $337 and Violet received $88, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Violet have at first?
| |
Olivia |
Violet |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 337 |
+ 88 |
| After |
1 u + 337 |
4 u + 88 |
The amount that Olivia and Violet had in the end is the same.
1 u + 337 = 4 u + 88
4 u - 1 u = 337 - 88 = 249
3 u = 249
1 u = 249 ÷ 3 = 83
Amount that Violet had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 83
= $332
Answer(s): $332
