Harris had
14 as much money as Ella at first. After Harris received $255 and Ella received $81, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Ella have at first?
|
Harris |
Ella |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 255 |
+ 81 |
After |
1 u + 255 |
4 u + 81 |
The amount that Harris and Ella had in the end is the same.
1 u + 255 = 4 u + 81
4 u - 1 u = 255 - 81 = 174
3 u = 174
1 u = 174 ÷ 3 = 58
Amount that Ella had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 58
= $232
Answer(s): $232