Sebastian had
13 as much money as Claire at first. After Sebastian received $236 and Claire received $68, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Claire have at first?
|
Sebastian |
Claire |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 236 |
+ 68 |
After |
1 u + 236 |
3 u + 68 |
The amount that Sebastian and Claire had in the end is the same.
1 u + 236 = 3 u + 68
3 u - 1 u = 236 - 68 = 168
2 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 2 = 84
Amount that Claire had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 84
= $252
Answer(s): $252