Hilda and Paul had the same amount of money at first. After Hilda spent $57 on a wallet and Paul received $33 from his mother, Paul had 4 times as much as money as Hilda. How much money did Hilda have at first?
| |
Hilda |
Paul |
| Before |
1 u + $57 |
4 u - $33 |
| Change |
- $57 |
+ $33 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Hilda and Paul had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 33 = 1 u + 57
4 u - 1 u = 57 + 33
3 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 3 = 30
Amount that Hilda had at first
= 1 u + 57
= 30 + 57
= $87
Answer(s): $87
