Lucas had
13 as much money as Jackson at first. After Lucas received $263 and Jackson received $71, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jackson have at first?
| |
Lucas |
Jackson |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 263 |
+ 71 |
| After |
1 u + 263 |
3 u + 71 |
The amount that Lucas and Jackson had in the end is the same.
1 u + 263 = 3 u + 71
3 u - 1 u = 263 - 71 = 192
2 u = 192
1 u = 192 ÷ 2 = 96
Amount that Jackson had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 96
= $288
Answer(s): $288
