Harris had
13 as much money as Wyatt at first. After Harris received $231 and Wyatt received $61, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Wyatt have at first?
| |
Harris |
Wyatt |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 231 |
+ 61 |
| After |
1 u + 231 |
3 u + 61 |
The amount that Harris and Wyatt had in the end is the same.
1 u + 231 = 3 u + 61
3 u - 1 u = 231 - 61 = 170
2 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 2 = 85
Amount that Wyatt had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 85
= $255
Answer(s): $255
