Josiah had
15 as much money as Mia at first. After Josiah received $308 and Mia received $84, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Mia have at first?
|
Josiah |
Mia |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 308 |
+ 84 |
After |
1 u + 308 |
5 u + 84 |
The amount that Josiah and Mia had in the end is the same.
1 u + 308 = 5 u + 84
5 u - 1 u = 308 - 84 = 224
4 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 4 = 56
Amount that Mia had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 56
= $280
Answer(s): $280