Lily had
15 as much money as Mason at first. After Lily received $329 and Mason received $85, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Mason have at first?
|
Lily |
Mason |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 329 |
+ 85 |
After |
1 u + 329 |
5 u + 85 |
The amount that Lily and Mason had in the end is the same.
1 u + 329 = 5 u + 85
5 u - 1 u = 329 - 85 = 244
4 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 4 = 61
Amount that Mason had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 61
= $305
Answer(s): $305