Ava had
15 as much money as Abigail at first. After Ava received $332 and Abigail received $72, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Abigail have at first?
| |
Ava |
Abigail |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 332 |
+ 72 |
| After |
1 u + 332 |
5 u + 72 |
The amount that Ava and Abigail had in the end is the same.
1 u + 332 = 5 u + 72
5 u - 1 u = 332 - 72 = 260
4 u = 260
1 u = 260 ÷ 4 = 65
Amount that Abigail had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 65
= $325
Answer(s): $325
