Xandra and Paul had the same amount of money at first. After Xandra spent $89 on a wallet and Paul received $39 from his uncle, Paul had 5 times as much as money as Xandra. How much money did Xandra have at first?
| |
Xandra |
Paul |
| Before |
1 u + $89 |
5 u - $39 |
| Change |
- $89 |
+ $39 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Xandra and Paul had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 39 = 1 u + 89
5 u - 1 u = 89 + 39
4 u = 128
1 u = 128 ÷ 4 = 32
Amount that Xandra had at first
= 1 u + 89
= 32 + 89
= $121
Answer(s): $121
