Leah had
16 as much money as Scarlett at first. After Leah received $256 and Scarlett received $61, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Scarlett have at first?
| |
Leah |
Scarlett |
| Before |
1 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 256 |
+ 61 |
| After |
1 u + 256 |
6 u + 61 |
The amount that Leah and Scarlett had in the end is the same.
1 u + 256 = 6 u + 61
6 u - 1 u = 256 - 61 = 195
5 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 5 = 39
Amount that Scarlett had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 39
= $234
Answer(s): $234
