Harper had
14 as much money as Aubrey at first. After Harper received $217 and Aubrey received $73, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Aubrey have at first?
| |
Harper |
Aubrey |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 217 |
+ 73 |
| After |
1 u + 217 |
4 u + 73 |
The amount that Harper and Aubrey had in the end is the same.
1 u + 217 = 4 u + 73
4 u - 1 u = 217 - 73 = 144
3 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 3 = 48
Amount that Aubrey had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 48
= $192
Answer(s): $192
