Layla had
16 as much money as Tommy at first. After Layla received $175 and Tommy received $80, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Tommy have at first?
|
Layla |
Tommy |
Before |
1 u |
6 u |
Change |
+ 175 |
+ 80 |
After |
1 u + 175 |
6 u + 80 |
The amount that Layla and Tommy had in the end is the same.
1 u + 175 = 6 u + 80
6 u - 1 u = 175 - 80 = 95
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Amount that Tommy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 19
= $114
Answer(s): $114