Nora had
15 as much money as Lily at first. After Nora received $304 and Lily received $88, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Lily have at first?
|
Nora |
Lily |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 304 |
+ 88 |
After |
1 u + 304 |
5 u + 88 |
The amount that Nora and Lily had in the end is the same.
1 u + 304 = 5 u + 88
5 u - 1 u = 304 - 88 = 216
4 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 4 = 54
Amount that Lily had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 54
= $270
Answer(s): $270