Ellie had
15 as much money as Wyatt at first. After Ellie received $212 and Wyatt received $96, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Wyatt have at first?
|
Ellie |
Wyatt |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 212 |
+ 96 |
After |
1 u + 212 |
5 u + 96 |
The amount that Ellie and Wyatt had in the end is the same.
1 u + 212 = 5 u + 96
5 u - 1 u = 212 - 96 = 116
4 u = 116
1 u = 116 ÷ 4 = 29
Amount that Wyatt had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 29
= $145
Answer(s): $145