Ethan had
15 as much money as Chloe at first. After Ethan received $248 and Chloe received $84, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Chloe have at first?
|
Ethan |
Chloe |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 248 |
+ 84 |
After |
1 u + 248 |
5 u + 84 |
The amount that Ethan and Chloe had in the end is the same.
1 u + 248 = 5 u + 84
5 u - 1 u = 248 - 84 = 164
4 u = 164
1 u = 164 ÷ 4 = 41
Amount that Chloe had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 41
= $205
Answer(s): $205