Noah had
14 as much money as Rael at first. After Noah received $309 and Rael received $69, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Rael have at first?
| |
Noah |
Rael |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 309 |
+ 69 |
| After |
1 u + 309 |
4 u + 69 |
The amount that Noah and Rael had in the end is the same.
1 u + 309 = 4 u + 69
4 u - 1 u = 309 - 69 = 240
3 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 3 = 80
Amount that Rael had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 80
= $320
Answer(s): $320
