Nora had
15 as much money as Rebecca at first. After Nora received $313 and Rebecca received $97, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Rebecca have at first?
|
Nora |
Rebecca |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 313 |
+ 97 |
After |
1 u + 313 |
5 u + 97 |
The amount that Nora and Rebecca had in the end is the same.
1 u + 313 = 5 u + 97
5 u - 1 u = 313 - 97 = 216
4 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 4 = 54
Amount that Rebecca had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 54
= $270
Answer(s): $270