Harper had
15 as much money as Jonathan at first. After Harper received $312 and Jonathan received $88, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jonathan have at first?
| |
Harper |
Jonathan |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 312 |
+ 88 |
| After |
1 u + 312 |
5 u + 88 |
The amount that Harper and Jonathan had in the end is the same.
1 u + 312 = 5 u + 88
5 u - 1 u = 312 - 88 = 224
4 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 4 = 56
Amount that Jonathan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 56
= $280
Answer(s): $280
