Ella had
13 as much money as Stella at first. After Ella received $272 and Stella received $94, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Stella have at first?
| |
Ella |
Stella |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 272 |
+ 94 |
| After |
1 u + 272 |
3 u + 94 |
The amount that Ella and Stella had in the end is the same.
1 u + 272 = 3 u + 94
3 u - 1 u = 272 - 94 = 178
2 u = 178
1 u = 178 ÷ 2 = 89
Amount that Stella had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 89
= $267
Answer(s): $267
