Rachel had
15 as much money as Nathan at first. After Rachel received $157 and Nathan received $81, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Nathan have at first?
|
Rachel |
Nathan |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 157 |
+ 81 |
After |
1 u + 157 |
5 u + 81 |
The amount that Rachel and Nathan had in the end is the same.
1 u + 157 = 5 u + 81
5 u - 1 u = 157 - 81 = 76
4 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 4 = 19
Amount that Nathan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= $95
Answer(s): $95